2006 Honda FR-V 2.0L Petrol · KE06 PXP

The vehicle currently presents a clean roadworthiness status following a successful MOT on 28 November 2025 at 145,244 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows signs of recent instability. The vehicle underwent a significant failure just weeks prior, on 5 November 2025, due to a major rear exhaust leak, excessive hydrocarbon emissions, and a failing offside rear upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. While these specific issues appear to have been rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, the transition from a clean 2023 test to multiple failures in 2024 and 2025 suggests a period of neglected maintenance or accelerated component wear. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 7,262 miles per year over its twenty-year lifespan. The record shows steady usage, with the mileage increasing from 107,814 in September 2020 to 145,244 by late 2025. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest long periods of dormancy, which is positive for preventing seal degradation and tyre perishing. The steady progression indicates the car has been in regular use, though the increasing frequency of advisories and failures in recent years suggests the age of the vehicle is beginning to impact its mechanical reliability. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the exhaust system and emissions performance, given the recent major leak and failed lambda readings. The suspension requires close scrutiny, specifically the anti-roll bar linkages and the lower suspension arm bushes which were flagged in October 2024. Although the 2024 test noted corroded rear coil springs, the most recent pass suggests these may have been addressed, but the underside should be checked for further structural corrosion. The braking system and tyre condition also warrant attention. The record shows a history of binding calipers, imbalanced rear brakes, and thinning pads. While the most recent test was clear, the recurring nature of these issues suggests that the braking components may be nearing the end of their service life. Finally, check the condition of the headlamp lenses and windscreen, as these have been persistent advisory items throughout the last several years of testing.