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AC02 JEC

2003 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,116 mi
Last recorded161,116 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC02 JEC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 161,116 miles

advise exhaust putty repair at rear but not blowing advise new exhaust asap

advise front head light lenses slightly faided

Fail 13 Feb 2020 161,116 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise exhaust putty repair at rear but not blowing advise new exhaust asap

advise front head light lenses slightly faided

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 146,612 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 146,607 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 130,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 128,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near back box (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 125,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 122,126 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 117,350 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2012 111,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 109,738 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 107,257 miles

Both rear brake discs are deteriorating.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front sidelight only came on when tapped. Remained operational throughout remainder of test

Pass 21 Sep 2010 107,257 miles

Both rear brake discs are deteriorating.

Offside front sidelight only came on when tapped. Remained operational throughout remainder of test

Pass 21 Sep 2009 95,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 16 Sep 2008 82,454 miles

Front number plate is deteriorating. Borderline acceptable. Advise replacement

Offside screen washer jets aim low.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 70,226 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 54,450 miles

Front brake disc pads are getting thin.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AC02 JEC is a 2003 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 87,749 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 AC02 JEC, 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 23 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC02 JEC registered?

AC02 JEC is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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