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EJ05 XAO

2005 Honda Fr-v

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

128,473 mi
Last recorded128,473 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Honda Fr-v87,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 XAO
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 128,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 115,736 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 113,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 99,761 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 96,739 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 93,523 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 89,570 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,887 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 83,912 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 81,144 miles

cat/ converter has rattle

Pass 25 Nov 2013 77,203 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 25 Nov 2013 77,203 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 26 Jul 2012 72,561 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,515 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 47,049 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 32,501 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EJ05 XAO is a 2005 Honda Fr-v in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 EJ05 XAO, 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 EJ05 XAO registered?

EJ05 XAO is a 2005 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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