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MF08 JHZ

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,004 mi
Last recorded172,004 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 172,004 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 172,004 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 165,266 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 165,266 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 161,022 miles

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

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

suspension corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2023 161,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

suspension corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 156,295 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 154,300 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 154,300 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 146,850 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 138,994 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 136,820 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 120,310 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 120,310 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 103,942 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,305 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,275 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,074 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 43,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JHZ is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF08 JHZ registered?

MF08 JHZ is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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