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FY55 TBU

2005 Honda Fr-v

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

189,285 mi
Last recorded189,285 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Fr-v87,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 TBU
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 189,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 203,428 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 184,038 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/s off/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 184,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/s off/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 173,315 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 173,314 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 161,588 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 161,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 151,673 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 136,917 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 123,756 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 111,577 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 19 May 2016 95,935 miles

Childs seats fitted to offside and nearside rear

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2016 95,935 miles

Childs seats fitted to offside and nearside rear

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 80,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 65,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 52,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 52,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,820 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 26,958 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 16,983 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,922 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 9,040 miles

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

Offside Front 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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FY55 TBU is a 2005 Honda Fr-v in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FY55 TBU, 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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FY55 TBU is a 2005 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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