2005 Honda Fr-V MOT pass rate: 62.2% (3,020 tests)
Is the 2005 Fr-V getting worse?
Pass rate of 2005-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 63.7% -0.5 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 60.5% -3.7 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 61.8% -3.5 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2005 Fr-V
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 1,322 | 28.7% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 969 | 21.1% |
| 3 | Body, chassis, structure | 527 | 11.5% |
| 4 | Brakes | 492 | 10.7% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 429 | 9.3% |
| 6 | Tyres | 384 | 8.3% |
All Fr-V years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 (this page) | 3,020 | 62.2% | -2.3 pts | 130,875 |
| 2006 | 4,094 | 61.8% | -2.6 pts | 133,156 |
| 2007 | 4,923 | 65.3% | +0.2 pts | 123,080 |
| 2008 | 4,926 | 64.8% | -0.3 pts | 122,606 |
| 2009 | 3,545 | 68.9% | +2.5 pts | 114,587 |
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FAQs
Is a 2005 Honda Fr-V reliable?
2005-registered examples passed 62.2% of their MOT tests (3,020 tests, 2023–2025), -2.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 21 years old with a median 130,875 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2005 Fr-V?
The median tested example shows 130,875 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2005 Fr-V?
In this cohort petrols pass 63.6% of tests against 56.8% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.