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MA08 CXF

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,556 mi
Last recorded156,556 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 CXF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 156,556 miles

General under body rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Fail 28 Oct 2024 156,556 miles

General under body rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Pass 9 Nov 2023 154,565 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler & breather pipes ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy / moisture inside, requires attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 153,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 152,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 152,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Nov 2020 151,416 miles

Nearside Front drop light has slight play

Nearside Rear drop link has slight play

Fail 29 Oct 2020 151,397 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front drop light has slight play

Nearside Rear drop link has slight play

Rear rear wiper ripped

Pass 28 Oct 2019 149,427 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 149,147 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 147,005 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 147,005 miles

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

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 140,886 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) modified, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 129,229 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 129,229 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 119,376 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 113,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

boot full

brake pedal rubber slight wear

front bumper and arch liners damaged and loose

nsr tyre 2.5mm

washers front work but not too optimum efficency

Pass 23 Jun 2014 98,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf and nsf bottom suspension arm front bushes slightly splitting

osf and nsf tyres wearing on edges

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,487 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 75,975 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,628 miles

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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MA08 CXF is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA08 CXF, 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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MA08 CXF is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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