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MF08 BYD

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,343 mi
Last recorded178,343 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 BYD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 178,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake disc back plates corroded

exhaust fumes under bonnet

registration plate loose, boot lid corroded behind registration plate on the nearside

Fail 1 Apr 2023 178,343 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to lenses being defective (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake disc back plates corroded

exhaust fumes under bonnet

registration plate loose, boot lid corroded behind registration plate on the nearside

Pass 22 Mar 2022 166,129 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 166,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 157,819 miles

Front and central exhaust flanges corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise renewal ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise renewal ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 157,819 miles

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

Front and central exhaust flanges corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise renewal ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise renewal ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 152,707 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 152,705 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 143,624 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 143,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 130,090 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 130,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play FRONT BUSH (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 119,188 miles

Offside Front inner rack joint worn

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 119,188 miles

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

Offside Front inner rack joint worn

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 106,754 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,420 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 75,242 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 75,241 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,726 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,179 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,512 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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MF08 BYD is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MF08 BYD, 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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MF08 BYD is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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