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AF03 JYR

2003 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

196,737 mi
Last recorded196,737 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 JYR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 196,737 miles

Both front lower suspension ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

Both headlight pattens slightly weak

Forward exhaust joints and hangers corroded

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Slight play in nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint

Slight play in rear anti0roll bar centre bushes

Fail 17 Feb 2022 196,737 miles

Both front lower suspension ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

Both headlight pattens slightly weak

Forward exhaust joints and hangers corroded

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Slight play in nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint

Slight play in rear anti0roll bar centre bushes

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 192,774 miles

All exhaust joints corroded and in slightly poor condition

Both front lower suspension ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Offside front brake slightly binding

Slight play in nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint

Fail 15 Feb 2021 192,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All exhaust joints corroded and in slightly poor condition

Both front lower suspension ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Slight play in nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint

Pass 6 Feb 2020 188,884 miles

All exhaust joints slightly deteriorated

Both front lower suspension ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

Slight play in nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes

Fail 6 Feb 2020 188,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All exhaust joints slightly deteriorated

Both front lower suspension ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

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

Slight play in nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes

Pass 5 Feb 2019 182,858 miles

All exhaust joints deteriorated

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Front tyres worn close to legal limit - 2.5mm and worn on edges

Rear anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Rear tyres feathered / worn on inner edge

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

Fail 5 Feb 2019 182,858 miles

All exhaust joints deteriorated

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Front tyres worn close to legal limit - 2.5mm and worn on edges

Rear anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Rear tyres feathered / worn on inner edge

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 172,950 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Exhaust joints in poor condition

Front antiroll bar centre bushes slightly worn

Oil weep from engine

Rear suspension forward arm forward bushes deteriorating

Slight play in both front antiroll bar link rods

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Under tray in slight poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2017 161,076 miles

Both rear tyres starting to feather on inner edges

Exhaust joints corroding

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Slight play in offside front antiroll bar link rod

Pass 20 Feb 2016 148,100 miles

Exhaust flexi in slight poor condition

Exhaust joints in slight poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2015 135,113 miles

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Pass 8 Feb 2014 122,301 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Pass 5 Feb 2013 109,996 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 99,365 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 88,201 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 73,850 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 73,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 60,884 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,438 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,711 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 41,710 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Feb 2006 31,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

offside front.nearside front.and both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2006 31,003 miles

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

offside front.nearside front.and both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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AF03 JYR is a 2003 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AF03 JYR, 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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AF03 JYR is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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