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AJ51 DXS

2001 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

204,956 mi
Last recorded204,956 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Honda Accord82,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 DXS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2017 204,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section at rear (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine check light on

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2016 187,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

engine light on

Fail 29 Nov 2016 187,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

engine light on

Pass 5 Oct 2015 165,759 miles

Engine management light illuminated

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2015 165,746 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at tailbox (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light illuminated

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2014 155,845 miles

engine oil leaks

underside of car rusting heavly

Fail 24 Jul 2014 155,782 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil leaks

underside of car rusting heavly

Pass 31 Jul 2013 150,101 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Mil light on

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 150,085 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Mil light on

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 143,932 miles

E/M LIGHT ON

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 143,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

E/M LIGHT ON

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 134,634 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 134,634 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 123,054 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 123,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 105,893 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 105,893 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 88,497 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 76,132 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 76,132 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 58,515 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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AJ51 DXS is a 2001 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2001 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 82,710 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 AJ51 DXS, 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 25 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ51 DXS is a 2001 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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