2007 Honda Fr-V — MOT failures & pass rate
11,895 MOT tests on the 2007 Honda Fr-V are in this dataset, and 74.1% of them passed. MPVs of a similar age fail 29.2% of the time, so this is 3.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (15.7%) and suspension (13.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, component mounting prescribed areas and linkage ball joints — position lamp alone was recorded 966 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 20.0% in the 0-30k band and 31.1% in the 150k+ band, a 11.1-point spread.
The petrol cars hold up better: 24.3% fail against 28.4% for diesel, a 4.1-point gap across 11,895 tests.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 44.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 24.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.7% | 1,863 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.4% | 1,588 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.4% | 996 |
| 4 | Tyres | 6.6% | 783 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.3% | 630 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.9% | 583 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 966 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 869 |
| 3 | Linkage ball joints | 659 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 642 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 527 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 476 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 44.9% | 5,336 |
| 2 | Tyres | 31.2% | 3,707 |
| 3 | Brakes | 30.0% | 3,564 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 22.2% | 2,643 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.9% | 1,653 |
| 6 | Other defects | 12.2% | 1,456 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 35 | 20.0% |
| 30-60k | 332 | 16.3% |
| 60-90k | 1,804 | 20.2% |
| 90-120k | 3,825 | 24.7% |
| 120-150k | 3,557 | 27.6% |
| 150k+ | 2,340 | 31.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 7,389 | 24.3% |
| Diesel | 4,506 | 28.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,826 | 24.3% |
| 2022 | 2,674 | 24.8% |
| 2023 | 2,443 | 27.3% |
| 2024 | 2,129 | 26.5% |
| 2025 | 1,823 | 27.3% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Fr-V
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 15.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (15.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (13.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (8.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Honda Fr-Vs pass their MOT?
74.1% of the 11,895 2007 Honda Fr-V MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Honda Fr-V?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.7% of tests, followed by suspension (13.4%).
Does the 2007 Fr-V get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.0% in the 0-30k band to 31.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,895 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.