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AG03 EHM

2003 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

179,401 mi
Last recorded179,401 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 EHM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 179,401 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 179,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front headlamps pattern not visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear lower seals (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 177,621 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear lower seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 177,621 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear lower seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 174,923 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 174,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 172,143 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 172,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage (10.1 (n))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 168,033 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 May 2019 168,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 May 2018 159,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 14 May 2018 159,386 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2017 152,350 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 143,668 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 143,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2015 135,178 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 135,178 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 128,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 128,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front wheel arch liner loose

Pass 15 Dec 2012 118,532 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 104,173 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2010 89,668 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 85,897 miles

near side rear door will not open from inside or outside

Fail 4 Jun 2009 85,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side rear door will not open from inside or outside

Fail 30 Jun 2008 75,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 75,485 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 61,618 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 61,616 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 50,134 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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AG03 EHM is a 2003 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 AG03 EHM, 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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AG03 EHM is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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