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EF57 APV

2008 Honda Cr-v

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

198,241 mi
Last recorded198,241 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 APV
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 198,241 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount partially attached at rear box join (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 28 Mar 2024 188,592 miles

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 14 Apr 2023 177,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And low on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 177,540 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And low on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 169,677 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 169,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 158,622 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 150,543 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 140,875 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 130,802 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 117,435 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber starting to wear through

Fail 5 Apr 2017 117,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber starting to wear through

Pass 14 Oct 2015 103,098 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 95,096 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 89,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre low on tread

nearside rear worn close to min legal limit

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2012 83,581 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 71,192 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 56,774 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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EF57 APV is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF57 APV, 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 EF57 APV registered?

EF57 APV is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 27 January 2008.

Is EF57 APV safe to buy?

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