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DY55 BTF

2005 Honda Fr-v

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,877 mi
Last recorded148,877 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Fr-v87,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 BTF
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2025 148,877 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to nearside rear door area

general rust corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2024 144,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 144,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 142,913 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear suspension, axle, brakes and fuel pipes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 142,913 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear suspension, axle, brakes and fuel pipes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting n/s/f and o/s/f sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 140,373 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2021 139,651 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 139,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2020 138,804 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 136,369 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 132,476 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 129,365 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 129,358 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 123,048 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 123,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 112,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside fog light inop

Pass 6 Sep 2013 102,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm - 2.5mm

offside rear tyre tread 2.5mm - 3mm

Fail 3 Sep 2013 102,662 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm - 2.5mm

offside rear tyre tread 2.5mm - 3mm

Fail 16 Aug 2012 91,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads 70% worn

offside front indicator cracked

rear pads 50% worn

Pass 16 Aug 2012 91,180 miles

front pads 70% worn

offside front indicator cracked

rear pads 50% worn

Pass 11 Aug 2011 80,785 miles

clutch pedal squeeking

Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,601 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 56,327 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 42,355 miles

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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DY55 BTF is a 2005 Honda Fr-v in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY55 BTF, 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 DY55 BTF registered?

DY55 BTF is a 2005 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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