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AK53 OUA

2003 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,589 mi
Last recorded126,589 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OUA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 126,589 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 123,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (Y piece of pipe) (7.1.2)

Front pipe flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear brake has a slight bind

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 117,009 miles

Front pipe flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Has small splits in sidewall

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 113,035 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 107,659 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 107,652 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 103,426 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 103,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 98,527 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 13 Aug 2010 91,968 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 91,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

light play in offside front upper ball joint

Pass 20 Jul 2009 73,258 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 65,210 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 51,824 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 51,824 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 43,637 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 43,637 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AK53 OUA is a 2003 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OUA, 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 OUA is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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