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FV54 ETF

2004 Honda Fr-v

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

160,124 mi
Last recorded160,124 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Fr-v86,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 ETF
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 160,124 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 140,536 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body covered with under body seal

Fail 16 Nov 2022 140,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg rotten and has a hole in it. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg rotten and has a hole in it. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights misted. (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck corroded., ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corrded.

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 138,845 miles

Exhaust back box corroded at joint to center section.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded as marked

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 137,825 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 137,821 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 137,740 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner+outer sills front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner+outer front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

general floor corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2019 135,693 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to floor

Pass 7 Dec 2018 129,718 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Feb 2018 125,646 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 125,646 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured more than 50% door morrow lamp (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 113,244 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 112,892 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 100,626 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 100,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 86,809 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 82,227 miles

Both rear brakes lightly binding.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 75,872 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 75,806 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 67,717 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 60,115 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 59,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,404 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 41,868 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 28,754 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,754 miles

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

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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FV54 ETF is a 2004 Honda Fr-v in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FV54 ETF, 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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FV54 ETF is a 2004 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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