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AF05 VNC

2005 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2209cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

145,835 mi
Last recorded145,835 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Accord97,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VNC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,209cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 145,835 miles

front and rear subframes and suspension components deteriorated/corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2024 136,530 miles

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

front and rear subframes and suspension components deteriorated/corroded.

Fail 17 Sep 2024 136,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes and suspension components deteriorated/corroded.

handbrake lever has little to no reserve travel.

Pass 14 Sep 2023 127,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 119,383 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 110,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush perished/cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush perished/cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 102,094 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 95,382 miles

both front wish bone bushes deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 92,904 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front wishbone front bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2018 88,744 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated

both rear inner sills/chassis rails corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2018 88,744 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated

both rear inner sills/chassis rails corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 84,199 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front wish bone front bushes deteriorated

both rear chassis rails corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 80,234 miles

Both front bottom arm front most bushes deteriorated.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 80,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both front bottom arm front most bushes deteriorated.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 74,958 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,480 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

STRONG ADVISORY NSF tyre close to limit.

STRONG ADVISORY OSF tyre close to limit.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 59,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,875 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 44,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,896 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,166 miles

front tyres starting to get low on tread

offside and rear wipers split

Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,607 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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AF05 VNC is a 2005 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,209cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF05 VNC, 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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AF05 VNC is a 2005 Honda Accord, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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