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MJ08 ZFT

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,672 mi
Last recorded130,672 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 ZFT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 130,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both inner sills and rear axle heavily corroded - not considered excessive

nearside front inner arch damaged

Fail 5 May 2026 130,672 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both inner sills and rear axle heavily corroded - not considered excessive

nearside front inner arch damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2025 113,634 miles

Bonnet spacers fitted

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring ran through Inside door jam (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight damage to wing mirror

Outer sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 24 Jan 2025 113,634 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Bonnet spacers fitted

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring ran through Inside door jam (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight damage to wing mirror

Outer sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2024 96,245 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 *ON LEGAL LIMIT* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 91,077 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 Jan 2022 89,739 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,821 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 88,304 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 87,126 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 87,126 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 84,819 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 78,072 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Fail 14 Dec 2016 78,072 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 67,540 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 57,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 46,137 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 35,502 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 24,017 miles

Windscreen Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 4 Feb 2011 17,023 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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MJ08 ZFT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ08 ZFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MJ08 ZFT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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