BJ55 ERK

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
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1590 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
24 November 2026 (163 days away)
Last recorded mileage
24,567 mi

AI verdict AVOID 34/100

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 24 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 24,567 miles. The vehicle's extremely low annual mileage (4,568 miles/yr) for a 21-year-old car, combined with a 1994–present clutch/coolant leak history from community knowledge, makes it an extremely high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 4,568 miles per year over 21 years, with a significant gap in MOT history from 2008 to 2009 and no recorded mileage for those periods.

Things to check

  • MOT HISTORY CRITICAL: 4 test failures (Jun 2019, Nov 2020, Nov 2021, Nov 2022) and 7 advisories on lights, suspension, and brakes.
  • MILEAGE DISCREPANCY: Recorded 24,567 miles in 2008, but no mileage recorded for 2009–2019, indicating a 10+ year data gap.
  • RECURRING LIGHT FAILURES: 6 major headlamp failures (Jun 2019, Nov 2020, Nov 2021, Nov 2022, Oct 2024) and 5 advisories, a clear pattern of electrical neglect.
  • RECURRING SUSPENSION FAILURES: 1 major suspension failure (Jun 2019) and 7 related advisories (Jun 2019, Nov 2020, Nov 2021, Nov 2022), indicating chronic structural wear.

Working in its favour

  • MOT VALID: The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate until November 2026, indicating it is roadworthy at present.
  • Euro NCAP RATING: The vehicle boasts a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2022), suggesting good overall safety features for its age.
  • Consistent Mileage: Once past the initial 10-year gap, the vehicle has shown consistent, albeit low, annual mileage readings since 2019.
  • No Recent Major Failures: The most recent MOT (Nov 2025) passed without major failures, suggesting the owner has been addressing issues.

Mileage history

Jun 2008: 24,567 mi FAILJun 2008: 24,568 mi PASSJun 2009: 28,333 mi FAILJun 2009: 28,333 mi PASSJun 2010: 31,499 mi PASSJun 2011: 34,468 mi PASSJun 2012: 37,020 mi PASSJun 2013: 39,528 mi PASSJun 2014: 45,518 mi PASSJun 2015: 50,871 mi PASSJun 2016: 54,716 mi PASSJun 2017: 59,331 mi PASSJun 2018: 62,844 mi PASSJun 2019: 67,510 mi PASSNov 2020: 72,660 mi FAILNov 2020: 72,663 mi PASSNov 2021: 77,604 mi FAILNov 2021: 77,604 mi PASSNov 2022: 83,121 mi FAILNov 2022: 83,121 mi PASSOct 2023: 89,965 mi PASSOct 2024: 94,450 mi FAILOct 2024: 94,452 mi PASSNov 2025: 95,547 mi PASS96k60k25kJun 2008Nov 2025

MOT test history — 18/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2008 FAIL 24,567 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Jun 2008 PASS 24,568 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 FAIL 28,333 mi
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Jun 2009 PASS 28,333 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 PASS 31,499 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 PASS 34,468 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED o/s/f wiper slightly split
USER ENTERED n/s/f wiper slightly split
Jun 2012 PASS 37,020 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 PASS 39,528 mi None recorded
Jun 2014 PASS 45,518 mi
USER ENTERED rear wiper blade split
USER ENTERED offside front wiper starting to tear
Jun 2015 PASS 50,871 mi
USER ENTERED nearside headlamp adjuster not working
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre tread low , approx 2.2mm
Jun 2016 PASS 54,716 mi
ADVISORY rear no plate cracked
ADVISORY o/s/f tyre perished
ADVISORY o/s/r tyre perished, misshapen and down to 2.2mm
ADVISORY n/s/r tyre is misshapen
Jun 2017 PASS 59,331 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 PASS 62,844 mi
ADVISORY Rear wiper torn
ADVISORY headlamps glazed
Jun 2019 PASS 67,510 mi
ADVISORY both headlights frosty
ADVISORY rear no plate cracked
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY o/s/r brake slightly binding
Nov 2020 FAIL 72,660 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge
ADVISORY Front Lower ball joint boots deteriorated
Nov 2020 PASS 72,663 mi
ADVISORY Front Lower ball joint boots deteriorated
Nov 2021 FAIL 77,604 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear brake pads approx 3mm
Nov 2021 PASS 77,604 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear brake pads approx 3mm
Nov 2022 FAIL 83,121 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nov 2022 PASS 83,121 mi None recorded
Oct 2023 PASS 89,965 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2024 FAIL 94,450 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MINOR Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oct 2024 PASS 94,452 mi
MINOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MINOR Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nov 2025 PASS 95,547 mi
ADVISORY OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED

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