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FT57 APY

2008 Honda Fr-v

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,647 mi
Last recorded124,647 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 APY
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 124,647 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 118,971 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 106,809 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 96,803 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 93,503 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 93,500 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 91,636 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 91,632 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 88,214 miles

park brake travel border line

rear brake application poor

Pass 28 Feb 2018 84,030 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 77,807 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 72,567 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 72,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken off (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 68,968 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,064 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,624 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 53,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 53,343 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 47,360 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 47,360 miles

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

front tyres scrubbed to inner tread

Pass 23 Jun 2010 36,667 miles

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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FT57 APY is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT57 APY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FT57 APY?

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What year was FT57 APY registered?

FT57 APY is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is FT57 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT57 APY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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