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FV05 ZJO

2005 Honda Fr-v

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,252 mi
Last recorded137,252 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Fr-v87,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 ZJO
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 137,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nut is loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 116,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 116,693 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BY THE BACK AXLES MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL REAR OF AND UNDER THE WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding BOTH FRONTS (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM ACROSS THE TYRE AND ON TREAD SHOWING ON THE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTER AND UNDER SILL FRONT OF CORRODED OUT SIDE OF TEST (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL FRONT OFCORRODED OUT SIDE AREAS OF TEST (6.2.2 (d) (i))

REAR AXLES CORRODED

Pass 16 Jan 2024 112,402 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 112,402 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill . inner & outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm x 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 107,279 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 107,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 104,450 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 104,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 102,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2019 102,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2018 97,981 miles

Both front tyres have worn unevenly on inside edges.

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 91,816 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 91,816 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 83,737 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 76,617 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,615 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 69,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Sep 2012 55,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R BRAKE DISC BADLY PITTED/CORRODED.

O/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

O/S/R BRAKE DISC BADLY PITTED/CORRODED.

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 38,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R BRAKE DISC BADLY PITTED/CORRODED.

O/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

O/S/R BRAKE DISC BADLY PITTED/CORRODED.

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S AND O/S WINDSCREEN WASHERS WEAK.

N/S/R BRAKE DISC PITTED.

O/S/R BRAKE DISC PITTED.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 25,293 miles

front brake pads worn low

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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FV05 ZJO is a 2005 Honda Fr-v in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FV05 ZJO, 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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FV05 ZJO is a 2005 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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