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ABC 53

2011 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,040 mi
Last recorded135,040 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Accord81,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABC 53
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 135,040 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 124,138 miles

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

under trays fitted so can't fully inspect

Fail 3 Sep 2024 124,137 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 1 Sep 2023 116,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 116,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 108,027 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 108,027 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 102,470 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 102,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 96,173 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 91,233 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 91,233 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and brake disc worn (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,366 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 70,517 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,863 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 49,030 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 39,914 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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ABC 53 is a 2011 Honda Accord in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 81,928 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 ABC 53, 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 15 years old, this Honda Accord is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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ABC 53 is a 2011 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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