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AF03 SVG

2003 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,570 mi
Last recorded137,570 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 SVG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 137,570 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 136,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 133,725 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 130,412 miles

both outer sills covered with plastic kit

exhaust system corroded

tracksion control light on

Fail 3 Aug 2020 130,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front tyres have surface cracks

Offside Front CV boot is slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers are fitted

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

Fail 4 Apr 2020 129,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 129,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 124,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot is slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 pipe joiner (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 123,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible is slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 pipe joiner (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 118,757 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2017 113,455 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 113,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 106,109 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 106,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 103,291 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 100,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 88,942 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 88,942 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 75,234 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 60,552 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 60,552 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,382 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 40,795 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 34,926 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,378 miles

both front tyres starting to wear around inner edges

front pads getting low

very strong advise! both rear tyres worn around 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 SVG is a 2003 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SVG, 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 AF03 SVG registered?

AF03 SVG is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is AF03 SVG safe to buy?

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