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J457 MRL

2005 Honda Legend

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,617 mi
Last recorded142,617 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda Legend127,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ457 MRL
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 142,617 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 141,713 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 141,387 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 139,773 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 138,913 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 138,905 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 138,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 138,269 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 138,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 136,088 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 131,596 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 127,505 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 126,192 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 123,193 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 120,913 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 120,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 113,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside door mirror slightly loose

Fail 14 May 2010 113,203 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside door mirror slightly loose

Pass 6 May 2009 108,964 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 106,909 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2008 100,850 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 92,871 miles

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2006 86,966 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Legend?

Based on 39,583 MOT tests across 4,365 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
4,513
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,657
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 900
position lamp(s) not working 863
brake binding 853
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 783
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J457 MRL is a 2005 Honda Legend in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 127,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Legend fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,657 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J457 MRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Legend typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Legend is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J457 MRL is a 2005 Honda Legend, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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The MOT history for J457 MRL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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