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BV55 VLH

2005 Honda Fr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,890 mi
Last recorded111,890 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Honda Fr-v87,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 VLH
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 111,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 104,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 104,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 98,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

extensive underbody/suspension corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2021 98,171 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

extensive underbody/suspension corrosion

Pass 8 May 2019 9,123 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 89,123 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 80,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn inside edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 80,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn inside edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,075 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre low on edge

Pass 24 Aug 2015 70,381 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 70,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low tread on inside edge

Fail 29 Jul 2014 66,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low tread on inside edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,472 miles

offside mirror cowling slightly damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked / perished

Fail 29 Jul 2013 61,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside mirror cowling slightly damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked / perished

Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 47,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 47,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 35,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Honda Fr-v?

Based on 261,543 MOT tests across 14,531 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,352
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
14,531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,946
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,540
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,420
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 3,903
position lamp(s) not working 2,597
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BV55 VLH is a 2005 Honda Fr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2005 Honda Fr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 87,937 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Fr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,946 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV55 VLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Fr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Fr-v is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV55 VLH registered?

BV55 VLH is a 2005 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 4 September 2005.

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