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YY08 DFZ

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,688 mi
Last recorded163,688 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 DFZ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 163,688 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))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 163,578 miles

Fuel hose leaking back of tank (6.1.3 (b) (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))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 159,100 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2023 156,303 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2023 156,303 miles

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

Nearside 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 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 Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 154,087 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 154,087 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 148,042 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 148,042 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2020 143,415 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 143,415 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 131,897 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 17 Dec 2018 126,551 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 126,375 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 112,651 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 112,651 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 106,100 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 83,083 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 63,126 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,605 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2012 50,748 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2011 41,416 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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YY08 DFZ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black 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 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 YY08 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 YY08 DFZ registered?

YY08 DFZ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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