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AJ03 DXD

2003 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,773 mi
Last recorded135,773 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 DXD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 135,773 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear under car slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear both sides edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 126,541 miles

Front Suspension unit modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension unit modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 126,541 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Suspension unit modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension unit modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 118,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view front and rear (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

coolant low

Fail 8 Apr 2019 118,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view front and rear (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

coolant low

Fail 4 May 2018 112,384 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 107,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 107,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 100,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 92,260 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 84,614 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 84,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2013 76,151 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 76,151 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 63,350 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside rear service brakes slight bind

Pass 13 May 2011 53,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

offside rear tyre lightly perished on tread and worn unevenly (225/45/17)

Fail 6 May 2011 53,511 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

offside rear tyre lightly perished on tread and worn unevenly (225/45/17)

Pass 5 May 2010 46,714 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 43,487 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 9 May 2008 39,415 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges.tracking needs adjusting

Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,718 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 34,681 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 27,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,956 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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AJ03 DXD is a 2003 Honda Accord in Grey with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ03 DXD, 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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AJ03 DXD is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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