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YH08 DFZ

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,408 mi
Last recorded156,408 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 DFZ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 156,408 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 156,347 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 150,611 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 150,493 miles

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

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm front bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 143,706 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint badly corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 143,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Centre to rear exhaust joint badly corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 135,609 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis area

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 135,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to rear chassis area

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 128,195 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front suspension bushes splitting

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2021 128,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front suspension bushes splitting

hand brake requires adjustment

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2020 117,404 miles

Nearside wing mirror case damaged but repeater working

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 117,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror case damaged but repeater working

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 107,834 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 100,769 miles

surface corrosion to underneath

Pass 4 Aug 2017 93,162 miles

Exhaust corroded

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 93,162 miles

Exhaust corroded

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,479 miles

wipers poor

Fail 1 Aug 2016 84,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers poor

Pass 30 Jul 2015 77,481 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 71,680 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 69,817 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,817 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,773 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 60,044 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 60,044 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 24 Mar 2011 44,559 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

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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YH08 DFZ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 90,548 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 YH08 DFZ, 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 18 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH08 DFZ registered?

YH08 DFZ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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