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AF03 JZA

2003 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,018 mi
Last recorded88,018 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 JZA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 88,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear CRASH BAR CORRODED

Fail 20 Oct 2021 88,017 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear CRASH BAR CORRODED

Pass 24 Oct 2020 83,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch cover not fully secured

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also various suspension items, pins/bushes and rear sub frame corroded - prescribed areas (front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside underbody inner sills corroded - prescribed areas

rear bumper slightly loose

rear bumper support excessively corroded

rear undertray not fully secured

undertrays/sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2020 83,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch cover not fully secured

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also various suspension items, pins/bushes and rear sub frame corroded - prescribed areas (front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside underbody inner sills corroded - prescribed areas

rear bumper slightly loose

rear bumper support excessively corroded

rear undertray not fully secured

undertrays/sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,012 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 69,012 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 65,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 60,284 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 60,283 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,117 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 50,735 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

exhaust system starting to deteriorate..

Fail 22 Feb 2013 50,735 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

exhaust system starting to deteriorate..

Pass 3 Feb 2012 44,138 miles

n/s wiper blade rubber starting to split.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 44,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade rubber starting to split.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,328 miles

both outer lower body sill panels have plastic covers fitted.

both rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted.

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer side wall but not reaching the cords.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 41,338 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both outer lower body sill panels have plastic covers fitted.

engine and gearbox under tray fitted.

Fail 1 Nov 2008 40,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine and gearbox under tray fitted.

Pass 1 Nov 2008 40,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine and gearbox under tray fitted.

Pass 18 May 2007 37,560 miles

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

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

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,885 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

nearside rear tyre perished

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 JZA is a 2003 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JZA, 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 JZA is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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