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AK53 EMX

2003 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,713 mi
Last recorded137,713 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2026 137,713 miles

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front CALIPERS CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 129,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated. projected beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake calipers heavily corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2025 129,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated. projected beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake calipers heavily corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2023 128,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated. projected beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake calipers heavily corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 128,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake calipers heavily corroded

parking brake lever travel long. effort good

Pass 18 Mar 2021 127,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 127,675 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 126,403 miles

Age related corrosion in various places underneath. None considered excessive

Alternator belt deteriorated. Replacement strongly advised

Pass 26 Sep 2018 123,265 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 123,263 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 119,273 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 119,273 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 111,438 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 111,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 104,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower arm front bush debonded from arm (2.4.G.2)

advise front discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 95,945 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 95,945 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,275 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 81,476 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,177 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 74,099 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 66,989 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 59,702 miles

Brake fluid is contaminated (brown)

Clutch fluid is black and (badly) contaminated

Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,348 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 54,279 miles

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

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

BRAKE FLUID AND CLUTCH FLUID ARE DIRTY AND CONTAMINATED

N/S/R LENS IS BROKEN

Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,990 miles

Clutch fluid is very badly contaminated (black)

Recomend Air conditioning top up

Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,668 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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AK53 EMX is a 2003 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EMX, 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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AK53 EMX is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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