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AF53 SZW

2003 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,859 mi
Last recorded58,859 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SZW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 58,859 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 58,312 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 58,306 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2022 57,806 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 57,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 57,159 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 53,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 51,762 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 49,721 miles

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

exhaust corroded, aux drive belt in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2017 48,296 miles

some corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 11 Aug 2016 45,193 miles

Exahust flexi section in poor condition, flanges well corroded, rear of centre section slight blow

Front suspension lower arms bushes partially cracked through

Trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 3 Aug 2015 41,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flexi section in poor condition

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 41,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flexi section in poor condition

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,977 miles

All tyres perrished and cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2013 35,586 miles

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

Two of the four plastic rivets holding together offside front anti roll bar linkage are broken

corrosion to rear brake discs

tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,256 miles

Front brake pads worn, cut to side wall offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2011 28,387 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,186 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,859 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 17,384 miles

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

short deep cut to nearside front tyre (225/45 zr17 91y)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 14,226 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 10,110 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 10,110 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 SZW is a 2003 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

AF53 SZW is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 SZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 SZW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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