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MJ54 LXV

2004 Honda Fr-v

Grey Petrol 1668cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

144,271 mi
Last recorded144,271 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Fr-v86,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 LXV
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,668cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 144,271 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 140,498 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 140,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 137,450 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 137,446 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 134,830 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 27 Sep 2022 134,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 17 Sep 2021 131,376 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 131,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 129,275 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 129,275 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 114,389 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear crossmember and suspension components corroded/deteriorating!

rear wiper blade faulty.

Fail 27 Mar 2019 114,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear crossmember and suspension components corroded/deteriorating!

rear wiper blade faulty.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 103,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner & outer sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills & chassis (2.4.A.3)

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

parking brake application uneven & grabbing

Fail 20 Mar 2018 103,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking calliper area (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner & outer sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills & chassis (2.4.A.3)

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

parking brake application uneven & grabbing

Pass 29 Mar 2017 92,217 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis legs (2.2.C.1h)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

dampness around nearside rear brake calliper requires attention

exhaust heat shield insecure

parking brake & rear service brake application uneven

windscreen washers misaligned

Fail 29 Mar 2017 92,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis legs (2.2.C.1h)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

dampness around nearside rear brake calliper requires attention

exhaust heat shield insecure

parking brake & rear service brake application uneven

windscreen washers misaligned

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,946 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 80,419 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,125 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 58,855 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 58,855 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,553 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 50,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre uneven on the inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,456 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 40,361 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre has some damage to outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,009 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,541 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 26,541 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 21,966 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 18,291 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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MJ54 LXV is a 2004 Honda Fr-v in Grey with a 1,668cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 2004 Honda Fr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,910 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 MJ54 LXV, 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 22 years old, this Honda Fr-v is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ54 LXV is a 2004 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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