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GV05 XTL

2005 Honda Fr-v

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,363 mi
Last recorded147,363 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Fr-v87,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 XTL
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 147,363 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 147,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 139,918 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 139,834 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))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2023 127,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 18 Aug 2023 127,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 11 Aug 2022 114,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 5 Aug 2022 113,955 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 24 Aug 2021 105,703 miles

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

head light aims adjusted/lenses milky

osr brake very slightly rubbing compered to nsr

Pass 13 Aug 2020 100,602 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 92,222 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 80,947 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Performance low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 80,947 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Performance low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 75,324 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Foot brake pedal rubber pad edge is low

Nearside Front Outer tyre tread, little low

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2017 75,324 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Foot brake pedal rubber pad edge is low

Nearside Front Outer tyre tread, little low

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2016 71,624 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,261 miles

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

NSF tyre has a cut in sidewall but not exposing chords

Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,785 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 50,785 miles

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

o/s/r brake slightly grabbing.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 41,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,220 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 30,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Aug 2009 25,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,216 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,711 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 19,711 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GV05 XTL is a 2005 Honda Fr-v in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GV05 XTL, 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 GV05 XTL registered?

GV05 XTL is a 2005 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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