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AK53 ELW

2003 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,339 mi
Last recorded150,339 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ELW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 150,339 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 150,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 126,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 126,244 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 113,760 miles

steeing rack tie rod slightly play

Pass 8 Oct 2011 109,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Oct 2011 109,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2010 100,415 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 88,019 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 75,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front wiper blades have slight splitting at the ends

Pass 3 Oct 2008 75,802 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front wiper blades have slight splitting at the ends

Pass 21 Sep 2007 60,715 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 60,501 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2006 44,955 miles

Oil leak

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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AK53 ELW is a 2003 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AK53 ELW, 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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What year was AK53 ELW registered?

AK53 ELW is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is AK53 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 ELW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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