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MF08 BYG

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 1955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,414 mi
Last recorded151,414 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 BYG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 151,414 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 151,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 142,145 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 130,856 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 121,826 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 121,825 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))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 114,201 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 110,928 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 99,823 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 89,484 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 82,566 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 82,561 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,351 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 65,830 miles

Both front tyres inner edges worn

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 34,599 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 34,590 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 43,007 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 32,400 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,398 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 BYG is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,955cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYG, 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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What year was MF08 BYG registered?

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

Is MF08 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 BYG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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