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FM57 CSX

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2209cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,152 mi
Last recorded215,152 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 CSX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,209cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 215,152 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 188,053 miles

battery held in by plastic tyes but was secure at time of test

brake pedal rubber split and worn

Fail 2 Mar 2016 187,973 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

battery held in by plastic tyes but was secure at time of test

brake pedal rubber split and worn

Pass 18 Mar 2015 158,931 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear seat base loose

Fail 13 Mar 2015 158,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear seat base loose

Pass 3 Mar 2014 144,976 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 117,015 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 89,957 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 87,124 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 70,331 miles

oil at minimum level

rear tyres have stepped wear on their inner edges which has bought them close to the tread depth limit - 225/45 r17 91y

tyre pressures were low - set prior to test

How Reliable is the Honda Accord?

Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,661
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
198,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78,175
position lamp(s) not working 60,219
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53,983
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,621
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FM57 CSX is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,209cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 91,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Accord fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM57 CSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Accord typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FM57 CSX registered?

FM57 CSX is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is FM57 CSX safe to buy?

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