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EX58 XLC

2008 Honda Fr-v

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,732 mi
Last recorded176,732 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 XLC
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 176,732 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 176,713 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning BOTH (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 169,493 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 169,493 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 154,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 140,719 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 140,719 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 124,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 117,517 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 117,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 109,210 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 101,717 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 93,937 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 87,799 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 80,682 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,995 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 58,670 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 54,745 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 54,745 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

oil level @ minimum

Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,064 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake disc faces corroded

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 2 Aug 2011 39,064 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake disc faces corroded

rear wiper blade torn

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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EX58 XLC is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX58 XLC, 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 EX58 XLC registered?

EX58 XLC is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is EX58 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 XLC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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