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EJ53 PER

2008 Honda Cr-v

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,153 mi
Last recorded176,153 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 PER
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 176,153 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing Arm Mounting Area & Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing Arm Mounting Area & Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 166,850 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 166,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 157,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 147,856 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 147,856 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 139,077 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 135,767 miles

Brake pedal rubber is worn and split.

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 126,018 miles

Brake pedal rubber is worn/split.

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 109,583 miles

Brake pedal rubber is split.

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 109,583 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber is split.

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 89,356 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 70,973 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,568 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 33,213 miles

N/S side repeater lens is broken.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 15,285 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 13,661 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 11,588 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 9,977 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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EJ53 PER is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EJ53 PER, 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 EJ53 PER registered?

EJ53 PER is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is EJ53 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ53 PER shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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