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DS08 FFC

2008 Honda Fr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,192 mi
Last recorded194,192 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 FFC
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 194,192 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 194,169 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 186,544 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 186,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 173,493 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 173,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 160,730 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 160,730 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 146,866 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 122,684 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 114,144 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 114,144 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 93,428 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 93,428 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 88,450 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 78,941 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 73,806 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2014 73,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2013 67,635 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 67,635 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2012 62,028 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,842 miles

offside front tyre cut on outer edge

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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DS08 FFC is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DS08 FFC, 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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What year was DS08 FFC registered?

DS08 FFC is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is DS08 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 FFC shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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