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SJ51 MEL

2007 Honda Fr-v

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

100,669 mi
Last recorded100,669 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Honda Fr-v85,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 MEL
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 100,669 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 95,792 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 92,870 miles

All tyres perishing

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2022 88,414 miles

o/s/f, n/s/f , o/s/r tyres wearing low on inner edges

play in rear anti roll bar centre bushes

Pass 31 Dec 2021 82,947 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

front brake discs pitted

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2020 79,597 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 76,712 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

front brake pads wearing low

n/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 3 Jan 2019 73,555 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also in a very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 73,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disc has been very hot at some point (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also in a very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 69,989 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 66,228 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 61,385 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 57,566 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,094 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,714 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 23,858 miles

advise front brake pads are worn low 75 percent

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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SJ51 MEL is a 2007 Honda Fr-v in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 SJ51 MEL, 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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SJ51 MEL is a 2007 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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