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AE54 VJY

2005 Honda Pilot

Gold Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,454 mi
Last recorded105,454 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Honda Pilot66,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VJY
MakeHonda
ModelPilot
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 105,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 86,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside side repeater lens missing

Fail 12 Jun 2013 73,266 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside side repeater lens missing

Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,204 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 62,885 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 51,310 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,310 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,527 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 41,425 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 34,607 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,061 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 25,061 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 7,156 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Pilot?

Based on 1,207 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
9,639
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 31
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 20
fog lamp missing 19
fog lamp switch missing 15
Side repeater missing 14
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AE54 VJY is a 2005 Honda Pilot in Gold with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 66,407 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 Pilot fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE54 VJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Pilot typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE54 VJY registered?

AE54 VJY is a 2005 Honda Pilot, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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