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EF09 ELJ

2009 Honda Fr-v

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

90,713 mi
Last recorded90,713 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Fr-v78,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 ELJ
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 90,713 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 83,869 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 83,869 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 75,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 68,435 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 62,489 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 57,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 49,527 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 42,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 39,416 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 35,623 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 32,680 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 28,545 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,790 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 16,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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EF09 ELJ is a 2009 Honda Fr-v in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Honda Fr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 78,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF09 ELJ, 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 17 years old, this Honda Fr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF09 ELJ registered?

EF09 ELJ is a 2009 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is EF09 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF09 ELJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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