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A16 BYY

2004 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

123,056 mi
Last recorded123,056 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Accord96,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 BYY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 123,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 117,932 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 117,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 102,612 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 94,428 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 94,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 88,624 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 84,034 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,336 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,687 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,934 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 62,155 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 59,463 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 59,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,890 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 54,078 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 54,078 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,647 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,185 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,280 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 35,758 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 28,560 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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A16 BYY is a 2004 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 96,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 BYY, 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 22 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 BYY registered?

A16 BYY is a 2004 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is A16 BYY safe to buy?

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