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AK54 GXW

2004 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,305 mi
Last recorded158,305 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Accord96,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 GXW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 158,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front shocks corroding

both front wishbones corroding

both rear coil spring lower seat / rear control arms corroding

both rear inner seals corroding

exhaust system corroding

fuel filler neck corroded

hand brake lever high

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside front head light cloudy

offside front tyre is on 3mm of tread

rear chassis rails corroding

rear floor pan corroding

rear sub frame corroded

surface corrosion to front sub frame

surface corrosion to underbody brake lines

Fail 25 May 2019 158,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front shocks corroding

both front wishbones corroding

both rear coil spring lower seat / rear control arms corroding

both rear inner seals corroding

exhaust system corroding

fuel filler neck corroded

hand brake lever high

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside front head light cloudy

offside front tyre is on 3mm of tread

rear chassis rails corroding

rear floor pan corroding

rear sub frame corroded

surface corrosion to front sub frame

surface corrosion to underbody brake lines

Pass 28 Mar 2018 154,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 154,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 145,577 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 145,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 132,452 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 118,707 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 102,093 miles

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

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2013 88,193 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 88,193 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,013 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 79,013 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,053 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 58,293 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,246 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,876 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,962 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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AK54 GXW is a 2004 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK54 GXW, 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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AK54 GXW is a 2004 Honda Accord, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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