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RF08 EFA

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,203 mi
Last recorded154,203 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 EFA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 154,203 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 148,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 142,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 133,567 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 124,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under-body has general surface corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2020 118,815 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Apr 2019 106,802 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 106,771 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 97,682 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 97,657 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 91,461 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 81,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on rear brake discs

rear tyre tread condition [ tread dissorted on both rear tyres]

Pass 5 May 2015 73,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

Pass 6 May 2014 66,232 miles

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 6 May 2014 66,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

brake discs slightly corroded and scored

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 17 May 2013 57,887 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 57,887 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 47,637 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 34,942 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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RF08 EFA is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RF08 EFA, 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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RF08 EFA is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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