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BN08 FXU

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,836 mi
Last recorded150,836 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FXU
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 150,836 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 150,710 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 144,567 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 144,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 138,130 miles

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

Rear part of exhaust pipe starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Sep 2023 138,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear part of exhaust pipe starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Sep 2022 134,008 miles

Headlamp lens' slightly faded

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 128,424 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Bald with cuts and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn with cuts and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 121,742 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2019 113,489 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 104,167 miles

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 104,166 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 94,480 miles

both front tyres low

Fail 8 Sep 2017 94,474 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres low

Pass 27 May 2017 93,135 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 84,682 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,928 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 69,605 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 60,079 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 49,582 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn ad lipped

Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,827 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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BN08 FXU is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BN08 FXU, 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 BN08 FXU registered?

BN08 FXU is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is BN08 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 FXU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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