2005 Honda S2000 2.0L Petrol · FY05 VZX
2005 Honda S2000 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 82,212 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- HONDA S2000
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FY05 VZX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2024
- 82,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Honda Honda S2000
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
FY05 VZX Mileage History
- 29/04/202280,387 mi
- 26/04/202381,011 mi+624 mi
- 30/04/202482,135 mi+1,124 mi
- 10/05/202482,212 mi+77 mi
Average of roughly 898 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FY05 VZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Honda S2000 (FY05 VZX) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
Common Problems: HONDA S2000
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle(Moderate)
A worn timing-chain tensioner causes an unmistakable rattle on startup or around idle, and ignoring it risks the chain jumping and damaging the engine.
- Structural Corrosion(Serious)
Rust in the rear arches, sills, chassis rails, subframes and boot floor is the biggest financial risk on UK S2000s and can easily turn a tidy-looking car into a restoration case.
- Soft-Top Wear and Water Ingress(Moderate)
The hood fabric, seals and frame wear with age, causing tears, leaks and expensive replacements, especially on cars that live outside.
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- Timing Chain Tensioner RattleModerate
A worn timing-chain tensioner causes an unmistakable rattle on startup or around idle, and ignoring it risks the chain jumping and damaging the engine.
- Structural CorrosionSerious
Rust in the rear arches, sills, chassis rails, subframes and boot floor is the biggest financial risk on UK S2000s and can easily turn a tidy-looking car into a restoration case.
- Soft-Top Wear and Water IngressModerate
The hood fabric, seals and frame wear with age, causing tears, leaks and expensive replacements, especially on cars that live outside.
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