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MF57 VWJ

2007 Honda Fr-v

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

167,536 mi
Last recorded167,536 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Honda Fr-v85,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 VWJ
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 167,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 155,621 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 142,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 142,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 129,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 119,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 119,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 112,921 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 112,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 102,547 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 102,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 102,522 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 102,522 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2017 95,772 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake disks lipped

Pass 22 Dec 2016 89,210 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 76,850 miles

both rear brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2014 64,250 miles

oil leak from back of engine

rear pads starting to wear low

slight play in n\s\f anti-roll bar link

slight play in n\s\r wheel bearing

Pass 21 Dec 2013 52,058 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2012 41,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper squeeking

Pass 14 Jan 2012 31,038 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 21 Jan 2011 20,167 miles

Nearside front roadwheel slight buckle

Nearside front tyre 1.6-2mm

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight movement

Fail 15 Jan 2011 20,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front roadwheel slight buckle

Nearside front tyre 1.6-2mm

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight movement

Fail 27 Jan 2010 8,441 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 8,441 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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MF57 VWJ is a 2007 Honda Fr-v in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2007 Honda Fr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 85,065 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 MF57 VWJ, 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 19 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 MF57 VWJ registered?

MF57 VWJ is a 2007 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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