Honda Odyssey (2005)
2005 Honda Odyssey
CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 2005 Honda Odyssey. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Honda Odyssey passes its MOT at 80.3%, essentially matching the UK average, so reliability is broadly in line with what you'd expect from a 19-year-old vehicle. However, 16.1% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a real concern—you'll want a pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic to check the braking and steering systems carefully.
At just under 100,000 miles on average, these Odysseys are moderately used for their age, suggesting many have had reasonable care. The typical car racks up 1.56 failures and 8.6 advisories per test, pointing to wear-related issues rather than catastrophic problems—expect to budget for routine fixes like suspension, exhaust, and trim. Before committing to one, request its full MOT history and ask specifically about any previous dangerous defect recordings.
What to check before buying a 2005 Honda Odyssey
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Honda Odyssey vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Honda Odyssey vehicles fall between 63,107 and 130,810 miles.
2005 Honda Odyssey — Still on the Road
33 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 73% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Honda Odyssey
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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21.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18.6%
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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18.6%
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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18.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18.2%
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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17.5%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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12.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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11.8%
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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