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FV09 ECJ

2009 Honda Cr-v

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,209 mi
Last recorded158,209 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Cr-v85,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 ECJ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 158,209 miles

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

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 158,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 155,675 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 155,675 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 153,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded and weak

head lights weak

suspension componants corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2023 153,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded and weak

head lights weak

suspension componants corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 145,768 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear mounting`s weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

middle to rear exhaust corroded and weak

Fail 1 Sep 2022 145,768 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear mounting`s weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

middle to rear exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 9 Sep 2021 138,978 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

under side suspension etc. and inner sill`s corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 138,978 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

under side suspension etc. and inner sill`s corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 131,240 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight wear in both side top bushes.also rear suspension corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak from transfer box

Pass 17 May 2019 116,965 miles

suspension bushs and shocks weak

Fail 17 May 2019 116,965 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

suspension bushs and shocks weak

Pass 28 Apr 2018 103,976 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 93,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit center of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 83,278 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 73,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,822 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 48,891 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 36,398 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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FV09 ECJ is a 2009 Honda Cr-v in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 85,542 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 FV09 ECJ, 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 17 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV09 ECJ registered?

FV09 ECJ is a 2009 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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