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MF08 JSZ

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2209cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,805 mi
Last recorded172,805 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 JSZ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,209cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 172,805 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 26 Nov 2021 166,042 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 160,046 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 148,836 miles

1 x nsr sidelight not working

all tyres worn on inner edges

child seat fitted @ rear

n/s headlight has reduced output...inner lens damaged

n/s wiper split

nsf foglight not working

oil on n/s inner cv gaiter and n/s steering rack gaiter

Fail 5 Jun 2019 148,738 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

1 x nsr sidelight not working

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

child seat fitted @ rear

n/s headlight has reduced output...inner lens damaged

n/s wiper split

nsf foglight not working

oil on n/s inner cv gaiter and n/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 14 Jun 2018 134,114 miles

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

n/s headlight has reduced output..inner lens damaged

osf suspension arm bush separating

Fail 1 Jun 2018 133,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached no split pin fitted (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

child seat fitted @ nsr

front tyres worn excessively on edges

nsf tyre 2mm

osf suspension arm bush separating

Pass 5 Jun 2017 115,102 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges (osf excessively)

nsf tyre 2mm and outer sidewall damaged

nsr tyre inner sidewall splitting

Fail 2 Jun 2017 115,033 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges (osf excessively)

nsf tyre 2mm and outer sidewall damaged

nsr tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 26 May 2016 95,806 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 95,806 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 90,682 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 90,682 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 85,988 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 85,987 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,016 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 73,818 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 65,548 miles

Nearside front brake disc warped

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 JSZ is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,209cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JSZ, 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 JSZ registered?

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

Is MF08 JSZ safe to buy?

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