2007 Honda FR-V 2.2L Diesel · LL07 HHX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the current MOT status is lapsed by nearly five years. The most recent test conducted in September 2021 at 168,839 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following an unexplained failure just twelve days prior at the same mileage. Given that it is now June 2026, the car has operated without a valid test certificate for a significant period, which introduces considerable uncertainty regarding the current state of mechanical components and structural integrity since the last professional inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,886 miles per annum. The record shows steady usage between 2019 and 2021, with the car covering 6,165 miles between the September 2019 and 2020 tests, followed by another 8,982 miles the following year to reach 168,839 by September 2021. This consistent accumulation suggests the vehicle was used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which typically helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and internal seals caused by static mileage. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection to account for the lack of data since 2021. Because the history shows no recurring advisories, the focus should shift on checking for corrosion on the chassis sills and mounting points, which are common on Hondas of this era. Inspect the suspension bushes for perished rubber and check the brake system for binding calipers or corroded discs. Since the vehicle has not been tested in years, the state of the tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions remains critical indicators of whether the owner has neglected basic maintenance during the period of lapsed MOT status.