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AD53 LUY

2003 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,240 mi
Last recorded124,240 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LUY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 124,240 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 124,233 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flickering (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Link rod broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 119,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bushe's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bushe's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepping/mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 119,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bushe's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bushe's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepping/mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 114,225 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 114,225 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 109,446 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 109,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 105,814 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 103,661 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 100,975 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 97,484 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 90,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 83,967 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

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

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 77,859 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 77,859 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 64,314 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 56,584 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,203 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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AD53 LUY is a 2003 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AD53 LUY, 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 AD53 LUY registered?

AD53 LUY is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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