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PJ08 YMO

2008 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,081 mi
Last recorded158,081 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 YMO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 158,081 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly lose

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 158,081 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front bumper slightly lose

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 153,539 miles

Nearside Front Bumper slightly loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot pinhole causing slight leakage

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front & rear sills damaged but does not weaken structure (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 153,539 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper slightly loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot pinhole causing slight leakage

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front & rear sills damaged but does not weaken structure (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint split pin missing

Fail 11 Nov 2024 153,537 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Calliper/pad retaining device missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Calliper/pad retaining device missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end locking device missing. (Split pin) (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Terminals slightly loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant low

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

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

Front and Rear bumpers slightly insecure in places

Front fog lamp lens defective

Handbrake has little reserved travel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image slightly poor (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Aggy/String repair. Poor. STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSF Inner wheel/suspension/steering components covered in grease

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 153,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 148,616 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 135,115 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 103,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 72,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 66,045 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted alloy damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 66,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted alloy damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 63,232 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 59,144 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 59,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 57,010 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 56,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 56,951 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 49,134 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,900 miles

n/s/r tyre tread damaged

o/s/r tyre side wall worn

Pass 13 Oct 2012 36,673 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 34,526 miles

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

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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PJ08 YMO is a 2008 Honda Accord in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PJ08 YMO, 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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PJ08 YMO is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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