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EX05 MLV

2005 Honda Fr-v

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

239,259 mi
Last recorded239,259 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Honda Fr-v87,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 MLV
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 239,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 239,259 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 213,625 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 205,397 miles

both rear undersills slightly corroded

child seat

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

several LEDs in op in both side repeaters

Pass 5 Jun 2017 195,380 miles

front brake pads on limit

nearside sill slightly damaged

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 186,305 miles

both rear drop links have slight play

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 9 Jun 2015 174,633 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 6 Jun 2014 163,428 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both number plate lights dim

both side repeaters have aftermarket lights fitted to wing mirrors

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Jun 2013 154,327 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 154,303 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 141,948 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 141,948 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 124,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 94,774 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 94,774 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 70,211 miles

Nearside Rear 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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EX05 MLV is a 2005 Honda Fr-v in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX05 MLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX05 MLV registered?

EX05 MLV is a 2005 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is EX05 MLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 MLV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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