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MF08 XXC

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2209cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,282 mi
Last recorded187,282 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 187,282 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has very slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 187,225 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 173,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake dragging slightly

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 173,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake dragging slightly

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 160,807 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 140,392 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear on inside edge

Fail 5 Mar 2016 140,384 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both rear droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not located properly (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 130,862 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 117,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 117,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 93,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,234 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,896 miles

rear brake discs badly scored

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 XXC is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,209cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XXC, 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 XXC registered?

MF08 XXC is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is MF08 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 XXC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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