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FA08 HMX

2008 Honda Cr-v

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,163 mi
Last recorded147,163 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 HMX
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 147,163 miles

Front brake pads getting down

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 147,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front brake pads getting down

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 137,502 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 137,497 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm needs renewing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 130,650 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 130,511 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 123,373 miles

Both front lower arm ball joint dust covers perished

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 116,538 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 116,538 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 110,921 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 105,334 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 105,334 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 96,523 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 96,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,234 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 77,539 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 70,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 May 2014 66,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2013 57,316 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 48,205 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 2 May 2012 48,205 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 May 2011 33,597 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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FA08 HMX is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FA08 HMX, 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 FA08 HMX registered?

FA08 HMX is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is FA08 HMX safe to buy?

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