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AE55 WLZ

2005 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,882 mi
Last recorded94,882 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Accord97,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 WLZ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 94,882 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All corroded front and back both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips on glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 94,882 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside & Offside no pattern lens to foggy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All corroded front and back both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips on glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 89,785 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and back both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside Suspensions components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 87,888 miles

General corrosion to both front and rear suspension

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Jun 2024 87,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Disc shows signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to both front and rear suspension

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jun 2023 85,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 85,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,668 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 77,666 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 62,891 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,892 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,621 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 28,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front 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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AE55 WLZ is a 2005 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,247 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 AE55 WLZ, 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 21 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE55 WLZ registered?

AE55 WLZ is a 2005 Honda Accord, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is AE55 WLZ safe to buy?

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