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J500 FRV

2005 Honda Fr-v

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,786 mi
Last recorded138,786 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda Fr-v87,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 FRV
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 138,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 138,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 130,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 130,207 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 124,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 124,336 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 124,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 118,308 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 112,671 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 112,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 105,018 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 105,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 93,965 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 81,945 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 70,525 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect

Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,512 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,400 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,881 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,024 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,315 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 27,597 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 19,055 miles

Nearside Rear 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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J500 FRV is a 2005 Honda Fr-v in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J500 FRV, 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 J500 FRV registered?

J500 FRV is a 2005 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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