2005 Honda CR-V · 31,532 MOT tests
2005 Honda CR-V reliability
2005 Honda CR-Vs fail 45.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 24 CR-V years (31,532 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- 45.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 133,554
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 31,532
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: about average for its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 25.7% of tests fail here (11% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Honda CR-V
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.7%
- Suspension20.3%
- Brakes9.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8%
- Body, chassis and structure7.3%
- Tyres6.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 6.68%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Position lamp not working 6.26%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 4.78%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Stop lamp not working 4.51%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.11%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.61%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (17.92%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.46%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.17%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.62%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.4%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Honda CR-V reliable?
2005 Honda CR-Vs fail 45.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 24 CR-V years (31,532 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Honda CR-V MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (6.68% of tests), position lamp not working (6.26% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (4.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Honda CR-V have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Honda CR-V shows 133,554 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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