BT05 JLU

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
BLUE
Engine
1339 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 21 July 2025
Last recorded mileage
10,450 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

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 23 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 10,450 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2025-07-21, which is a major red flag.

The vehicle shows normal usage with 10,450 miles over 21 years, averaging 6,256 miles per year, which is consistent with its age.

Things to check

  • MOT status is 'Not valid' with expiry 2025-07-21, indicating no current MOT.
  • Recurring major failures on critical safety systems: brakes, suspension, and emissions.
  • High-concern advisories on all four brake discs from Jul 2023, indicating significant wear.
  • Recurring exhaust emissions advisories escalating to a major failure in Jul 2024.

Working in its favour

  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 6,256 miles/year.
  • No recurring failures on the same system in the last 3 years.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories since Jul 2024.

Mileage history

Apr 2008: 10,450 mi PASSApr 2009: 22,310 mi PASSApr 2010: 33,227 mi PASSOct 2010: 34,363 mi FAILOct 2010: 34,363 mi PASSNov 2011: 43,489 mi PASSNov 2012: 49,392 mi PASSJul 2014: 56,690 mi PASSJul 2015: 61,130 mi FAILJul 2015: 61,130 mi PASSJul 2016: 66,167 mi FAILJul 2016: 66,167 mi PASSJun 2017: 74,041 mi PASSJul 2018: 81,870 mi FAILJul 2018: 81,900 mi PASSJul 2019: 89,346 mi PASSJul 2020: 96,955 mi PASSJul 2021: 102,122 mi PASSJul 2022: 108,750 mi PASSJul 2023: 115,830 mi FAILJul 2023: 115,830 mi PASSJul 2024: 122,276 mi FAILJul 2024: 122,337 mi PASS122k66k10kApr 2008Jul 2024

MOT test history — 17/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2008 PASS 10,450 mi None recorded
Apr 2009 PASS 22,310 mi None recorded
Apr 2010 PASS 33,227 mi None recorded
Oct 2010 FAIL 34,363 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oct 2010 PASS 34,363 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 PASS 43,489 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 PASS 49,392 mi None recorded
Jul 2014 PASS 56,690 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Jul 2015 FAIL 61,130 mi
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Jul 2015 PASS 61,130 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 FAIL 66,167 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Jul 2016 PASS 66,167 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 PASS 74,041 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.
ADVISORY Heatshield on centre exhaust corroded & loose.
Jul 2018 FAIL 81,870 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY parking brake poor
Jul 2018 PASS 81,900 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY parking brake poor
Jul 2019 PASS 89,346 mi
ADVISORY Fuel filler pipe rusty
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre perished outer edge & cracking in tread pattern
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre perished outer edge
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2020 PASS 96,955 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Jul 2021 PASS 102,122 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Jul 2022 PASS 108,750 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2023 FAIL 115,830 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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 Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Jul 2023 PASS 115,830 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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 Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Jul 2024 FAIL 122,276 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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 Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Jul 2024 PASS 122,337 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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 Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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