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WL57 GCF

2008 Honda Accord

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,600 mi
Last recorded184,600 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 GCF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 184,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 184,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached nut on hub missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 181,537 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 181,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure hand brake back plate (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure hand brake back plate (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 26 May 2023 178,912 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2023 178,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 175,054 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 175,054 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 170,703 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 167,261 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 156,286 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 149,423 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 149,423 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 140,637 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 140,637 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 130,748 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 130,748 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 118,897 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 118,897 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 108,341 miles

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges advise replacement

Fail 18 Sep 2013 108,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges advise replacement

Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,237 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 83,659 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,851 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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WL57 GCF is a 2008 Honda Accord in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WL57 GCF, 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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What year was WL57 GCF registered?

WL57 GCF is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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