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BG02 BOW

2008 Honda Fr-v

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,422 mi
Last recorded156,422 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 BOW
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 156,422 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 152,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 149,755 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 146,172 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 142,545 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 136,117 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 125,484 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 125,484 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 114,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 105,875 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 105,875 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 93,652 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 81,281 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 67,620 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 55,111 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 43,631 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 32,951 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Fr-v?

Based on 261,543 MOT tests across 14,531 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,352
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
14,531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,946
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,540
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,420
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 3,903
position lamp(s) not working 2,597
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BG02 BOW is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Fr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 85,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Fr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,946 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG02 BOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Fr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Fr-v is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG02 BOW registered?

BG02 BOW is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is BG02 BOW safe to buy?

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