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FG08 BTE

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,979 mi
Last recorded206,979 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 BTE
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 206,979 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 198,646 miles

Front Inner suspension wishbones inner traction bushes split

headlamps lenses deterioration (haze)

wiper split off side

Fail 3 Apr 2025 198,529 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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 has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Towbar component fractured socket mount (6.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Towbar component so worn it is likely to fail socket mount (6.1.6 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner suspension wishbones inner traction bushes split

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

headlamps lenses deterioration (haze)

wiper split off side

Pass 27 Mar 2024 192,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 184,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 176,522 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers perishing

both front shocker gators split

both front track rod end dust covers perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2021 166,086 miles

Nearside Front suspension strut dust cover split

Offside Front suspension strut dust cover split

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 166,086 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front suspension strut dust cover split

Offside Front suspension strut dust cover split

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 159,835 miles

Both front shocker gaiters split bump stops split

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 158,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Both front shocker gaiters split bump stops split

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 143,275 miles

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

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

both rear upper sidelight bulbs inop

front shocker gators split

nsf fog light inop

rear b pipe exhaust bracket corroded but pipe still secure

Fail 29 Mar 2019 143,275 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear upper sidelight bulbs inop

front shocker gators split

nsf fog light inop

rear b pipe exhaust bracket corroded but pipe still secure

Fail 15 Mar 2019 142,864 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

o.s.r tyre worn to wear indicators

Pass 31 Mar 2018 125,019 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter split

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter split

Pass 23 Mar 2017 112,163 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 112,163 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 100,685 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 100,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,285 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 88,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 77,861 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,885 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,899 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FG08 BTE is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG08 BTE, 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 FG08 BTE registered?

FG08 BTE is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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