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BJ08 EHC

2008 Honda Fr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,020 mi
Last recorded140,020 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 EHC
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 140,020 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2025 140,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2024 125,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 115,167 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 115,071 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 109,293 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 109,293 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 102,354 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside headlamp image poor

Fail 8 Jul 2021 102,354 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp image poor

Pass 2 Jul 2020 96,337 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear tyre is a runflat fitment tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 93,230 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear tyre is a runflat fitment tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 90,304 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 87,123 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,331 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,097 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,244 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,958 miles

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

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

childs seats fitted to all rear seats

Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,473 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 36,097 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 EHC is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EHC, 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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BJ08 EHC is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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