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BJ08 EGF

2008 Honda Fr-v

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,563 mi
Last recorded98,563 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 EGF
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 98,563 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 97,473 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 97,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 97,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 95,578 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 92,487 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 86,902 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 86,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 85,062 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 85,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 78,172 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 71,072 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 71,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 64,703 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 58,116 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 27 Jan 2016 58,116 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 52,404 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Jan 2015 52,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2014 47,601 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,018 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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BJ08 EGF is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ08 EGF, 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.

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What year was BJ08 EGF registered?

BJ08 EGF is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is BJ08 EGF safe to buy?

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