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BL08 OBX

2008 Honda Fr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,279 mi
Last recorded166,279 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 OBX
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 166,279 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s mirror casing damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r brake application lazy

Pass 8 Jun 2024 159,175 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear footbrake function lazy

n/s mirror casing damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2023 152,301 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 152,260 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 144,393 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 144,393 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 131,162 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 116,884 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 116,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 104,534 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 97,595 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 97,595 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 91,007 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2016 84,333 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2016 84,275 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2015 71,715 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,889 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 41,622 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,347 miles

both front wipers smearing screen.

Pass 18 Jun 2011 16,475 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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BL08 OBX 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 BL08 OBX, 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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BL08 OBX is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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