BJ05 YAV

2005 HONDA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
HONDA
Year
2005
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2204 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
5 January 2027 (205 days away)
Last recorded mileage
51,580 mi

AI verdict AVOID 35/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Honda has 25 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 51,580 miles. The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop in annual usage, raising fraud concerns.

The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop from 2,969 miles/year (Dec 2018) to 1,651 miles/year (Dec 2020), then further to 2,537 miles/year (Dec 2022), indicating a potential odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2018-12-19, a critical safety defect.
  • Recurring major corrosion on subframe and sills across 13 tests.
  • Recurring major suspension failures and advisories across 13 tests.
  • Recurring major lighting failures and advisories across 13 tests.

Working in its favour

  • No failures or advisories for the last 2 years (Dec 2025 onwards).
  • Valid MOT until 2027-01-05, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent annual mileage before 2018, suggesting regular use.
  • Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating for a 2005 vehicle is excellent.

Mileage history

Apr 2008: 51,580 mi PASSJan 2009: 58,399 mi PASSDec 2009: 70,257 mi PASSDec 2010: 79,300 mi PASSJan 2012: 87,973 mi PASSDec 2012: 96,164 mi FAILDec 2012: 96,164 mi PASSJan 2014: 104,873 mi PASSJan 2015: 112,252 mi PASSDec 2015: 120,719 mi PASSDec 2016: 126,669 mi PASSDec 2017: 130,833 mi PASSDec 2018: 133,525 mi PASSDec 2019: 136,494 mi PASSDec 2020: 138,145 mi FAILDec 2020: 138,145 mi PASSDec 2021: 139,947 mi FAILDec 2021: 140,006 mi PASSDec 2022: 142,543 mi PASSJan 2024: 145,007 mi FAILJan 2024: 145,007 mi PASSDec 2024: 148,080 mi FAILDec 2024: 148,080 mi PASSDec 2025: 151,313 mi FAILDec 2025: 151,331 mi PASS151k101k52kApr 2008Dec 2025

MOT test history — 19/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2008 PASS 51,580 mi None recorded
Jan 2009 PASS 58,399 mi None recorded
Dec 2009 PASS 70,257 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2010 PASS 79,300 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2012 PASS 87,973 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 FAIL 96,164 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre worn low to inner edge
Dec 2012 PASS 96,164 mi None recorded
Jan 2014 PASS 104,873 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jan 2015 PASS 112,252 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED fuel vapour detected in engine bay area
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED n/s wiper blade smearing
Dec 2015 PASS 120,719 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2016 PASS 126,669 mi
ADVISORY advise rear sub frame corroded
ADVISORY advise rear chassis and floor areas corroded
Dec 2017 PASS 130,833 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
ADVISORY n/s/r tyre worn low
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY rear chassis showing corrosion
Dec 2018 PASS 133,525 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY fuel filler/breather pipes corroded
Dec 2019 PASS 136,494 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2,5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2020 FAIL 138,145 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY n/s/f brake caliper heavily corroded
ADVISORY o/s/f brake caliper heavily corroded
ADVISORY low reserve travel on parking brake lever
ADVISORY n/s and o/s headlamp image poor
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY underbody corroded
ADVISORY sill covers fitted
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2020 PASS 138,145 mi
ADVISORY n/s/f brake caliper heavily corroded
ADVISORY o/s/f brake caliper heavily corroded
ADVISORY low reserve travel on parking brake lever
ADVISORY n/s and o/s headlamp image poor
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY underbody corroded
ADVISORY sill covers fitted
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2021 FAIL 139,947 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Dec 2021 PASS 140,006 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Dec 2022 PASS 142,543 mi
ADVISORY under trays fitted
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Jan 2024 FAIL 145,007 mi
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY o/s/r indicator lens damaged
ADVISORY hand brake travel
ADVISORY foot brake travel
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY front suspension corroded
ADVISORY o/s and n/s floor to sill area corroded
ADVISORY rear sub-frame corroded
ADVISORY rear suspension corroded
ADVISORY both front lower suspension arm front mountings worn
ADVISORY fuel filler pipes corroded
Jan 2024 PASS 145,007 mi
ADVISORY o/s/r indicator lens damaged
ADVISORY hand brake travel
ADVISORY foot brake travel
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY front suspension corroded
ADVISORY o/s and n/s floor to sill area corroded
ADVISORY rear sub-frame corroded
ADVISORY rear suspension corroded
ADVISORY both front lower suspension arm front mountings worn
ADVISORY fuel filler pipes corroded
Dec 2024 FAIL 148,080 mi
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY hand brake travel
ADVISORY o/s/r light unit damaged
ADVISORY n/s number-plate light dim
ADVISORY plastic trims over sills
ADVISORY head-lights frosted
ADVISORY front suspension corroded
ADVISORY rear suspension and sub-frame corroded
ADVISORY front and rear suspension rubber bushes cracked/perished
ADVISORY surface corrosion to under-side of vehicle at rear
ADVISORY fuel filler/breather pipes corroded
Dec 2024 PASS 148,080 mi
ADVISORY hand brake travel
ADVISORY o/s/r light unit damaged
ADVISORY n/s number-plate light dim
ADVISORY plastic trims over sills
ADVISORY head-lights frosted
ADVISORY front suspension corroded
ADVISORY rear suspension and sub-frame corroded
ADVISORY front and rear suspension rubber bushes cracked/perished
ADVISORY surface corrosion to under-side of vehicle at rear
ADVISORY fuel filler/breather pipes corroded
Dec 2025 FAIL 151,313 mi
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY head-lights frosted
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY rear sub-frame and suspension corroded
ADVISORY fuel filler pipes corroded
ADVISORY floor to inner sill areas corroded
ADVISORY plastic trims over outer sills
ADVISORY rear chassis corroded
Dec 2025 PASS 151,331 mi
ADVISORY head-lights frosted
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY rear sub-frame and suspension corroded
ADVISORY fuel filler pipes corroded
ADVISORY floor to inner sill areas corroded
ADVISORY plastic trims over outer sills
ADVISORY rear chassis corroded

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