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AF03 JZT

2003 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,965 mi
Last recorded194,965 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 JZT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 194,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 189,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 182,336 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 182,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 173,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both the rear sills are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 173,470 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both the rear sills are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 168,024 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot split but still prevents the ingress of dirt/water (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, front bush worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, front bush worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 168,024 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot split but still prevents the ingress of dirt/water (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, front bush worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, front bush worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 164,394 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind by hand

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 164,394 miles

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

Registration plate missing both (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind by hand

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 154,791 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 154,791 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 143,658 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 143,658 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 136,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 128,577 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 119,050 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 119,050 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 116,145 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 116,145 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 107,635 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres outer sidewall start to perish

side skirts fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2013 97,241 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 87,714 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 81,610 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 81,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,297 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE DOWN TO 3MM.(195 65 R 15)(91V)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,448 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,305 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 42,061 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,999 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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AF03 JZT is a 2003 Honda Accord in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JZT, 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 JZT is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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