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LD55 ZFR

2005 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,161 mi
Last recorded148,161 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Insight89,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZFR
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 148,161 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 145,933 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 142,701 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 140,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 137,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 135,698 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 131,651 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in strut top mount

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

Offside Front Slight play in strut top mount

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 127,185 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake pedal rubber wearing through on one edge

Pass 13 Dec 2016 122,635 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 119,970 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 119,944 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 115,213 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 115,213 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 110,206 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 104,704 miles

Both clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 104,704 miles

Both clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 92,482 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 83,395 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 83,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 72,416 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 60,049 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 60,049 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Honda Insight?

Based on 163,630 MOT tests across 10,310 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
7,331
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
10,310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,289
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 898
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 883
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 600
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LD55 ZFR is a 2005 Honda Insight in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 89,353 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 Insight fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,289 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD55 ZFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Insight typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LD55 ZFR registered?

LD55 ZFR is a 2005 Honda Insight, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is LD55 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 ZFR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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