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G8 FTX

2008 Honda Fr-v

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,433 mi
Last recorded133,433 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 FTX
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 133,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 133,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 129,247 miles

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

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

lower radiator hose clamp corroded

nearside inner and offside inner sill surface corrosion

rear subframe and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2025 129,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust flange broken/rotted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre and rear exhaust flange broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

lower radiator hose clamp corroded

nearside inner and offside inner sill surface corrosion

rear subframe and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2024 125,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 23 Feb 2023 120,853 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 120,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 118,029 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 114,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wiper split

Fail 22 Feb 2021 114,164 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wiper split

Pass 24 Feb 2020 111,937 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper split

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 106,954 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 106,954 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 101,538 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 96,821 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,634 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 89,634 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 81,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 81,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 73,299 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 61,763 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 61,763 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 49,800 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,667 miles

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

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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G8 FTX is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Red 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 Fr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 85,224 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 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 G8 FTX, 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.

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G8 FTX is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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