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WJ09 ETL

2009 Honda Cr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,810 mi
Last recorded158,810 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Cr-v85,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 ETL
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 158,810 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 158,810 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Joint secure but corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2026 158,797 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear ex joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 158,795 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily badly shaped inner.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) free play in steering wheel also.

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Joint to rear box heavily corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 150,642 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose joint between centre and rear box heavily corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 150,642 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose joint between centre and rear box heavily corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 141,408 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front, slight, both, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 141,408 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front, slight, both, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 129,576 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 129,576 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake hitting stop (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake low

Pass 20 Dec 2021 119,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm recommend soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 119,280 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning repeater in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 109,557 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 109,557 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 99,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 86,640 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 86,640 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 76,732 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,123 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,482 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,504 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 52,788 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,732 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 35,840 miles

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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WJ09 ETL is a 2009 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 85,542 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 WJ09 ETL, 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 17 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WJ09 ETL is a 2009 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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