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AK53 YYL

2003 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,583 mi
Last recorded147,583 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 147,583 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 143,106 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 142,849 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 141,623 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 141,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 141,000 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 139,685 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 137,315 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 135,292 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 135,292 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 131,894 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 131,894 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 128,669 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 122,453 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 118,878 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 112,971 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 103,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 103,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 92,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 83,950 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 69,635 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

front wipers slightly smear

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tyres chopping on inner edges

Fail 19 Oct 2009 69,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

front wipers slightly smear

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tyres chopping on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2008 60,408 miles

front tyres low 2mm on inner edges

Fail 17 Oct 2008 60,335 miles

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

front tyres low 2mm on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2007 50,905 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 40,969 miles

all 4 tyres worn around edges

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 YYL is a 2003 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK53 YYL, 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 YYL registered?

AK53 YYL is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is AK53 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 YYL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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