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FM57 BFJ

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,677 mi
Last recorded154,677 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 BFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 154,677 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 154,677 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 148,697 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 148,691 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 142,491 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 135,925 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 128,088 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 128,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 122,458 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 118,274 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 118,274 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 112,552 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 112,552 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 103,920 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 92,633 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 84,580 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2014 67,343 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,825 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 52,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2011 42,974 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,759 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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FM57 BFJ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FM57 BFJ, 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 FM57 BFJ registered?

FM57 BFJ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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