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MJ08 ZDV

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2156cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

219,888 mi
Last recorded219,888 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 ZDV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 219,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill's have had repairs, it look like fibre glass and underseal, but we can not see what has been done underneath so benefit of doubt give to customer. Solid to the touch and with light tapping with mot tool. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 219,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door has a sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog lamp has broken glass exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog lamp has broken glass exposed. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded with sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is corroded and covered with thick underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 206,848 miles

Nearside Washer inoperative, sufficient fluid to windscreen

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 206,846 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Washer inoperative, sufficient fluid to windscreen

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 199,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 199,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 192,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 190,004 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 175,524 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 154,605 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2018 139,012 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 119,404 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 101,914 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 101,914 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 86,002 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 70,675 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,504 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 55,934 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,889 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,951 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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MJ08 ZDV is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,156cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ08 ZDV, 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 MJ08 ZDV registered?

MJ08 ZDV is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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