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AJ54 XUG

2004 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2209cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,849 mi
Last recorded181,849 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Honda Accord96,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 XUG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,209cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 181,849 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 174,238 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 174,238 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 153,200 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre: has cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Underbody: engine bay cover insecure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 153,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working offside rear (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre: has cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Underbody: engine bay cover insecure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 140,945 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 140,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 144,790 miles

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

rear suspension link rods slight play

Fail 22 Sep 2014 144,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear suspension link rods slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2013 134,529 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 134,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 119,376 miles

Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Sep 2012 119,376 miles

Exhaust starting to deteriorate

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 104,895 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 104,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2010 89,259 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 71,292 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 71,292 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges and cracking.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 53,148 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 49,541 miles

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

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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AJ54 XUG 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 60%.

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 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 AJ54 XUG, 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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AJ54 XUG is a 2004 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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