2008 Honda Accord 2.2L Diesel · FT57 FXC

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the current record shows a significant lapse in testing. The most recent MOT conducted on 28 July 2023 at 203,110 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure just two days prior at nearly identical mileage. Because today is July 2026, the vehicle is now three years overdue for its annual test, necessitating an immediate inspection to verify the current state of its mechanical and safety components. The mileage reflects a consistent pattern of use, averaging approximately 11,300 miles per year over its eighteen-year life. There is a notable eight-year gap in the records between the January 2014 test at 67,041 miles and the February 2015 test at 79,479 miles. Since that period, the vehicle has accumulated over 123,000 miles, indicating a period of heavy usage in the last decade. This high-mileage places significant strain on the drivetrain, suspension bushings, and brake wear components, despite the typical reliability of the Honda Accord. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and the underbody, as the vehicle's age and high mileage increase the likelihood of corrosion on sills and suspension mounting points. Given the three-year gap since the last recorded check, check for perished rubber components, leaking shock absorbers, and seized brake calipers that may have developed during periods of inactivity. The brief failure recorded in July 2023 suggests a minor issue was rectified quickly, but the lack of data since then means the current condition of the exhaust and emissions system remains unknown.