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DL08 MSX

2008 Honda Fr-v

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,297 mi
Last recorded136,297 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 MSX
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 136,297 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, aim just met (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 Tyre heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Surface corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 136,284 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, aim just met (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 Tyre heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Surface corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 132,714 miles

Brake Fluid Appears Contaminated

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers Smeary

Pass 19 Feb 2024 126,264 miles

Brake fluid appears contaminated

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 126,202 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlight lens cloudy, affecting aim image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Brake fluid appears contaminated

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 120,541 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 120,503 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 115,181 miles

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

Offside Front (tyre slightly worn inner edge)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 110,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 107,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 101,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 97,055 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

covers & shields fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 93,522 miles

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

foot brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 1 Aug 2015 88,279 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,641 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,089 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,489 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Passenger side wiper smearing(will pass at this time)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 75,489 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger side wiper smearing(will pass at this time)

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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DL08 MSX is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DL08 MSX, 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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DL08 MSX is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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