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AK03 HYU

2003 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,180 mi
Last recorded97,180 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 HYU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 97,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corrosion present

Fail 5 Sep 2019 97,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corrosion present

Pass 7 Sep 2018 91,081 miles

Offside driveshaft oil sill leaking

front brake pads around 80% worn

slight exhaust blow from middle and rear sections

slight play in offside front and rear roll bar links

Pass 6 Jul 2017 84,065 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades not clearing very well

Pass 5 Jul 2016 78,602 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,111 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 73,110 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 9 Jul 2014 66,924 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 64,474 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,289 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 57,052 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,384 miles

Offside mirror cracked..

Pass 28 Apr 2009 43,678 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 33,765 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 33,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,005 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,688 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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AK03 HYU is a 2003 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AK03 HYU, 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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AK03 HYU is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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