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RF08 EFV

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,753 mi
Last recorded145,753 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 145,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 141,361 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 136,461 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 136,345 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 124,856 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 110,471 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 101,875 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper moisture evident

Pass 10 Feb 2020 93,934 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 81,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake binding...

Fail 8 Feb 2019 81,322 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake binding...

Pass 31 Jan 2018 72,360 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 63,366 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 53,627 miles

front and rear brake pads worn / low

nail in tyre nsr

Pass 4 Feb 2015 43,472 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 38,220 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 30,616 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 30,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 21,584 miles

all brake discs corroding

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2011 21,528 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 21,528 miles

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

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 EFV is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc 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 RF08 EFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF08 EFV registered?

RF08 EFV is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is RF08 EFV safe to buy?

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