2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Honda Fr-V MOT pass rate and common faults

977 MOT tests in 2024. 50.0% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time50.0%
Failed or needed repairs50.0%
Typical mileage at test130,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 977 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.0%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.9%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction6.2%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    61 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    52 marked dangerous
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.3%
    46 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics34.7%
  2. Suspension30.8%
  3. Brakes15.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks14.6%
  5. Tyres11.8%
  6. Body & chassis11.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.4%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened21.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.0%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn12.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Honda Fr-V?

In 2024, 50.0% of 2005 Honda Fr-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 977 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Honda Fr-V?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Honda Fr-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).