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BG08 GJU

2008 Honda Cr-v

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,459 mi
Last recorded186,459 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 GJU
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 186,459 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 181,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 175,678 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 175,621 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 169,613 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 167,581 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 162,628 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 145,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all fitted ()

Pass 2 May 2018 131,839 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 125,494 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 125,494 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 117,395 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F suspension arms, rear bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front position lamp dim

brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 117,394 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML light on

N/S/F and O/S/F suspension arms, rear bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front position lamp dim

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded, borderline pass (1.4.A.2f)

brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 102,762 miles

Rear indicators slightly faded/discoloured

catylist heat shield corroded

wear lip on front discs

Fail 18 Apr 2015 102,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

brake pedal anti slip splitting along edge

catylist heat shield corroded

handbrake travel high (reserve still available)

nearside and offside front macpherson strut dust covers split

nearside track rod end dust cover perished (not allowing ingress of dirt)

serious oil leak from gearbox area

wear lip on front discs

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,425 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cr-v?

Based on 4,177,643 MOT tests across 304,403 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
6,787
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
304,403
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62,925
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,867
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44,532
position lamp(s) not working 40,820
Stop lamp not working 35,888
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BG08 GJU is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 90,548 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Cr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62,925 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG08 GJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG08 GJU registered?

BG08 GJU is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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