Honda FR-V MOT Results

Registered in 2004
52.6% pass rate
from 304 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda FR-V is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension
    • 13% fail on Anti-roll bars (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Linkage (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 9.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 6.3% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
    • 5.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.66% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.66% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.33% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.33% fail on Springs
      • 0.33% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.33% fail on Coil spring
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.99% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.99% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.99% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.66% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.33% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.66% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.66% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.33% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (64% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.33% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.33% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.33% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 11% fail on Tyres (75% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 5.6% fail on Condition (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.6% fail on Transmission
      • 2.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.6% fail on Joints
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.6% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.33% fail on Cabs
      • 0.33% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 9.9% fail on Brakes
    • 5.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (96% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Brake pads (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.99% fail on Brake discs
    • 3.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.99% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.99% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.99% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt
          • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.33% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility
    • 5.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.33% fail on View to rear
      • 0.33% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.6% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Condition
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment
  • 2.0% fail on Steering
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.33% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.33% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.99% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.99% fail on Registration plates
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