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SJ08 MWF

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,250 mi
Last recorded164,250 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 MWF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 164,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (o/s and n/s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (o/s and n/s) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (o/s and n/s) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 164,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (o/s and n/s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (o/s and n/s) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (o/s and n/s) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 148,997 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 148,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 143,220 miles

Front headlight lens deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 143,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front headlight lens deteriorated

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jun 2023 139,146 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2023 139,144 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2022 133,828 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2022 133,825 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced pattern blurred needs polishing (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 127,640 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 127,638 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 120,697 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 114,578 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 108,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 101,854 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 96,333 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 96,333 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 84,588 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 72,173 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 59,282 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,019 miles

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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SJ08 MWF is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel 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 SJ08 MWF, 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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SJ08 MWF is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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