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EX08 BAV

2008 Honda Fr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

138,940 mi
Last recorded138,940 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 BAV
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 138,940 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2024 138,725 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or the inside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 128,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Disks & pads worn

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 121,763 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 113,140 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 110,126 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 103,960 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 97,763 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides rear tyres worn o inner edge

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Jan 2016 83,049 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,389 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,160 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,122 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,305 miles

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

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

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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EX08 BAV is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EX08 BAV, 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 EX08 BAV registered?

EX08 BAV is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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