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MA08 CXJ

2008 Honda Cr-v

Bronze Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

185,526 mi
Last recorded185,526 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 CXJ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 185,526 miles

Rear rear suspension components corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2025 185,523 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear rear suspension components corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2024 180,486 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2024 180,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also slight play in the ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2023 169,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2022 164,442 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 161,052 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 156,104 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 156,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 150,727 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 150,727 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 141,908 miles

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

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

rear propshaft missing

Pass 6 Jan 2017 132,024 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2017 132,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres are on 3mm of tread

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 123,696 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 115,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

Pass 13 Jan 2014 106,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust connection joint slightly deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2014 106,173 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust connection joint slightly deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 96,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2013 96,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Slight uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 88,259 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 86,018 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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MA08 CXJ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Bronze with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 90,548 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 MA08 CXJ, 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 18 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MA08 CXJ registered?

MA08 CXJ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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