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AK04 HFR

2004 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,355 mi
Last recorded98,355 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Accord96,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 HFR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2025 98,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern ( deteriorated outer plastic lens scattering the light) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern ( deteriorated outer plastic lens scattering the light) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear sub frame corroded at nearside upper suspension arm mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 97,359 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 95,903 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 94,705 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 94,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 93,231 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 93,211 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 91,681 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 91,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 89,468 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 89,468 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 84,862 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 80,424 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 75,499 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,872 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 69,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 67,695 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 64,442 miles

front brake discs corroded..inners

Fail 2 Aug 2013 64,442 miles

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

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

catalyst rattling

front brake discs corroded..inners

osr tyre on limit..inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2012 58,682 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 58,682 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 54,424 miles

cat h/shield insecure

osr tyre on limit..inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,898 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 37,894 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 37,894 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2008 30,610 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 22,528 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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AK04 HFR is a 2004 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK04 HFR, 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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AK04 HFR is a 2004 Honda Accord, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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