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GV55 XFZ

2005 Honda Fr-v

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,074 mi
Last recorded157,074 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Honda Fr-v87,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 XFZ
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 157,074 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive lower intercooler pipe split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 157,074 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Mounting D bushes also worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive lower intercooler pipe split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 148,074 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 140,886 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 140,886 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 134,070 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 134,070 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 126,978 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 12,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front and offside rear tyres devoid of tread on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2013 112,477 miles

damage in swept area of windscreen

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

nearside front lower ball joint gaitor damaged

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear tyre valve deteriorating

offside rear tyre very low on inside edge but raised tread (strong advise)

wipers not clearing 100%

Pass 6 Nov 2012 98,329 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter damaged.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside wing repeater lense cracked.

Fail 1 Nov 2012 98,310 miles

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

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

nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter damaged.

off side front tyre worn on outer edge.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside wing repeater lense cracked.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 90,325 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 79,771 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 66,748 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 50,777 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XFZ is a 2005 Honda Fr-v in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XFZ, 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 XFZ registered?

GV55 XFZ is a 2005 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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