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OW08 EZJ

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,121 mi
Last recorded146,121 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 EZJ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 146,121 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion subframes / suspension components

Fail 27 Jan 2026 146,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill yellow chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by suspension arm front mount yellow chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion subframes / suspension components

Pass 16 Jan 2025 139,963 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner and outer sills also underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion subframes / suspension components

Pass 16 Jan 2024 134,535 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 129,887 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 129,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 125,674 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 125,669 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 119,764 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 115,819 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 107,631 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 98,578 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 84,802 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 76,997 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 69,012 miles

front brake discs lipped

front passenger tyre close to the legal limit

passenger tyre tread slightly cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2014 64,330 miles

both front shock absorber shrouds damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,371 miles

both front shock absorber shrouds perished

Fail 11 Jul 2013 55,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front shock absorber shrouds perished

Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,402 miles

both front shock absorber shrouds damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2012 45,402 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front shock absorber shrouds damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,550 miles

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

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

both front shock absorber gaiters split

How Reliable is the Honda Cr-v?

Based on 4,177,643 MOT tests across 304,403 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
6,787
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
304,403
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62,925
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,867
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44,532
position lamp(s) not working 40,820
Stop lamp not working 35,888
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OW08 EZJ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 90,548 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 Cr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62,925 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW08 EZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OW08 EZJ registered?

OW08 EZJ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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