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BL08 TXO

2008 Honda Fr-v

Black Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,438 mi
Last recorded126,438 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 TXO
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 126,438 miles

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise exhaust joints corroded

advise headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2025 124,126 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise damage to screen

advise front wipers worn

advise headlamp lens deteriorated

advise rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2025 124,126 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise damage to screen

advise front wipers worn

advise headlamp lens deteriorated

advise rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 122,006 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

headlamps lenses tarnished

rear exhaust corroded at the joint

Pass 28 Feb 2023 119,130 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

head lamp lenses tarnished

rear exhaust corroded at joint

slight n/s/r sill damage

Fail 11 Jan 2023 119,012 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement asap 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

advise headlamp lens slightly deteriortated

advise n/s/r sill dasmaged

advise rear exhaust joint corroded

advise slight oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2021 113,832 miles

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

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

nearside rear sill is damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2021 113,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside rear sill is damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2019 106,556 miles

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

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front wipers worn

Fail 27 Mar 2019 106,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play unable to check due to binding brake (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front wipers worn

Pass 25 May 2018 99,719 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 99,719 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing not tested

Offside Front Wheel bearing not tested

Pass 11 Apr 2017 88,301 miles

both front tyre treads are slightly low on edges and side walls are damaged

both rear anti roll bar link arms are slightly worn

nearside front anti roll bar link arm slightly worn

nearside rear tyre is very bald on inner edge - recommend replacing

Pass 18 Feb 2016 79,470 miles

front and rear brake pads low

n/s/r tyre has low tread

Fail 18 Feb 2016 79,470 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake pads low

n/s/r tyre has low tread

Pass 5 Mar 2015 74,423 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,238 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 68,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,337 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 49,301 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 38,999 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 TXO is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Black with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXO, 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 TXO is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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