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SJ57 VLF

2007 Honda Fr-v

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

176,740 mi
Last recorded176,740 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Honda Fr-v85,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 VLF
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 176,740 miles

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

O/S/R Brake back plate missing

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 176,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

O/S/R Brake back plate missing

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 168,588 miles

AMBER OIL LIGHT FLASHING

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE MISSING

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 161,654 miles

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

O/S/R Brake back plate missing

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge & has large splits to inner side wall (No cords showing)

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge & has Large splits to inner side wall (No cords showing)

O/S/F Tyre slightly worn on inner edge & has splits to inner side wall (No cords showing)

O/S/R Tyre slightly worn on inner edge & has splits to inner side wall (No cords showing)

Fail 10 Sep 2020 161,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S/R Brake back plate missing

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge & has large splits to inner side wall (No cords showing)

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge & has Large splits to inner side wall (No cords showing)

O/S/F Tyre slightly worn on inner edge & has splits to inner side wall (No cords showing)

O/S/R Tyre slightly worn on inner edge & has splits to inner side wall (No cords showing)

Pass 24 Sep 2019 155,255 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2019 155,109 miles

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

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 148,284 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 148,283 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 141,115 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 137,281 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 137,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 132,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 132,917 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 121,719 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 111,669 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 111,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 102,709 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 93,783 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 93,783 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 93,227 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 93,227 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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SJ57 VLF is a 2007 Honda Fr-v in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 SJ57 VLF, 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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SJ57 VLF is a 2007 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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