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AC51 MCA

2002 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,450 mi
Last recorded162,450 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Honda Accord78,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC51 MCA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 162,450 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 162,440 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 148,263 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 140,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 140,878 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 134,135 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 134,135 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 134,119 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 117,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 104,208 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust system to rear , flanges corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 99,384 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 99,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 92,481 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2009 84,792 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 16 Feb 2009 84,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 5 Mar 2008 78,735 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 76,511 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 69,452 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 65,716 miles

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

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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AC51 MCA is a 2002 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2002 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 78,272 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 AC51 MCA, 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 24 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC51 MCA registered?

AC51 MCA is a 2002 Honda Accord, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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