Honda FR-V MOT Results

Registered in 2005
52.2% pass rate
from 2,028 tests in 2021
(7.0% worse than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda FR-V is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (28% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 12% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Anti-roll bar (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.7% fail on Pins and bushes (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.99% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.099% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.84% fail on Springs (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Coil springs (84% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Coil spring (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.74% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.74% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.099% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.049% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.30% fail on Shock absorbers (67% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings (86% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.049% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.049% fail on Axles
      • 0.049% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.049% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.049% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (39% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (36% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators (36% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type (36% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Individual direction indicators (50% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.30% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.049% fail on Switch
    • 0.69% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.54% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.099% fail on Horn
      • 0.049% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.30% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.099% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.049% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.049% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.049% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Brakes (17% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance (29% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.099% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.99% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance (78% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (77% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance (82% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.099% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (47% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (86% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Brake pads (88% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Hand lever (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.74% fail on Lever
    • 0.64% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (56% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Anti-lock braking system (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.049% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.25% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.049% fail on Valves
    • 0.20% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.099% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility (25% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.30% fail on View to rear
      • 0.30% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.049% fail on Window
    • 0.049% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Spark ignition (62% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.99% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.099% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.099% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.049% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.64% fail on Compression ignition (54% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.099% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.049% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.049% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.049% fail on Undertray
    • 0.049% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.049% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.9% fail on Tyres (22% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Condition (43% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type
  • 7.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Transmission (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Drive shafts (78% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Doors
      • 0.20% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
      • 0.099% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.099% fail on Door condition
    • 0.25% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.20% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Panel
      • 0.049% fail on Other body component
    • 0.20% fail on Boot lid (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Boot lid condition (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Fuel system (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Tank
    • 0.099% fail on Cabs
      • 0.099% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.099% fail on Undertray
    • 0.049% fail on Towbar
      • 0.049% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.049% fail on Floor
    • 0.049% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.1% fail on Seat belts (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Condition
      • 0.099% fail on Requirements
      • 0.049% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.54% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (59% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (56% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.049% fail on Other components
        • 0.049% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.049% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.25% fail on Power steering
      • 0.099% fail on Operation
      • 0.099% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.099% fail on Other components
      • 0.049% fail on Pump
    • 0.049% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.049% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.049% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.74% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.74% fail on Attachment
  • 0.59% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.049% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.049% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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