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AF53 SZY

2003 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,424 mi
Last recorded70,424 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SZY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 70,424 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,727 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 68,727 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 66,457 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 64,304 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 62,625 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 60,468 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 59,394 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 59,394 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 56,848 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 53,800 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 41,439 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,603 miles

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

offside front wiper blade rubber split

Pass 15 Sep 2009 33,081 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 29,034 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,269 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,037 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 SZY is a 2003 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SZY, 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 SZY registered?

AF53 SZY is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is AF53 SZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 SZY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF53 SZY have outstanding finance?

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