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AF53 MVL

2003 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,658 mi
Last recorded171,658 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 MVL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 171,658 miles

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Rear subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2022 162,062 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 155,638 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 147,445 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 141,098 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 137,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 137,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 132,619 miles

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

trays and covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 10 May 2016 125,470 miles

General surface corrosion to front & rear surface components

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 118,028 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 107,919 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 107,919 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 96,682 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 88,930 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 80,717 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 80,717 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 70,615 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 62,935 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 53,905 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 44,656 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,392 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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AF53 MVL is a 2003 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AF53 MVL, 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 AF53 MVL registered?

AF53 MVL is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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