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AJ04 XMT

2004 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2209cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,378 mi
Last recorded159,378 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Accord96,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 XMT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,209cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 159,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 159,373 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 156,204 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 153,027 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 150,243 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 150,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 145,558 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 145,548 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 143,391 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 136,917 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 129,596 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 122,254 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 111,062 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 102,574 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 102,574 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 92,194 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 80,394 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,684 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 57,660 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 47,137 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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AJ04 XMT is a 2004 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,209cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 96,604 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 AJ04 XMT, 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 22 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ04 XMT is a 2004 Honda Accord, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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