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MF08 HJX

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

125,627 mi
Last recorded125,627 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 HJX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 125,627 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 122,400 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 122,400 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member next to sub frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 118,896 miles

Child seat fitted

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 118,860 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child seat fitted

Corrosion to inner sills

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 114,420 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 114,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 109,281 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear frame has corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 98,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 92,303 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 85,775 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 76,570 miles

Rear d mount bushs worn

Fail 9 Mar 2018 76,568 miles

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

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

Rear d mount bushs worn

Pass 7 Mar 2017 64,677 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 64,677 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,520 miles

Front x2 tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Rear 'd' bush has movement

Rear heatshield loose

Fail 4 Mar 2016 57,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Front x2 tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Front droplink has play

Nearside Rear 'd' bush has movement

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,209 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 51,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f brake back plate fouling brake disc

Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,633 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has slight high spot

Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,899 miles

Advise:Both rear brakes slight binding.

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 31,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,705 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 23,553 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 23,553 miles

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

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 HJX is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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