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AF05 VNL

2005 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,041 mi
Last recorded109,041 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Honda Accord97,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VNL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 109,041 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

some fixings missing from front bumper

Pass 7 Apr 2020 100,558 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2020 100,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 91,236 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 91,118 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 86,635 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 86,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 85,192 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 85,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 81,322 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 81,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 75,001 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 65,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Feb 2014 65,751 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,107 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,715 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,957 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 32,953 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,342 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,968 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 VNL is a 2005 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 AF05 VNL, 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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What year was AF05 VNL registered?

AF05 VNL is a 2005 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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