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GV55 XFL

2005 Honda Fr-v

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

119,975 mi
Last recorded119,975 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Fr-v87,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 XFL
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 119,975 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 119,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine MIL and VSA (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 104,638 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 104,638 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 96,786 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 96,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 88,945 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath has corrosions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,901 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 78,899 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 64,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 52,162 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 52,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 43,586 miles

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

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

Offside washer needs adjusting

Fail 17 Oct 2018 43,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside washer needs adjusting

Pass 30 Oct 2017 36,565 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 36,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 32,163 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 32,120 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 24,755 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Nov 2014 19,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Fail 12 Nov 2014 19,799 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 16 Dec 2013 16,023 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 11,288 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 10,088 miles

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

small split in nearside front wiper at the tip of the blade

Fail 14 Dec 2011 10,088 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

small split in nearside front wiper at the tip of the blade

Pass 16 Dec 2010 9,357 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 8,420 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 8,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 7,224 miles

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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GV55 XFL is a 2005 Honda Fr-v in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 GV55 XFL, 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 GV55 XFL registered?

GV55 XFL is a 2005 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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