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AM52 JBX

2003 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,338 mi
Last recorded159,338 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 JBX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 159,338 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

check engine light on

headlights poor light output

o/s and n/s lower suspesnion bushes starting to seperate

o/s front lower ball joint has slight play

o/s front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

oil leak

tyres in poor condition

Fail 5 Mar 2014 159,200 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

all tyres worn

Pass 19 Feb 2013 147,265 miles

nearside rear caliper hose banjo has both washers on top should have one on bottom one on top

Pass 6 Jul 2011 134,004 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 133,909 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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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AM52 JBX is a 2003 Honda Accord in Grey with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AM52 JBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM52 JBX registered?

AM52 JBX is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AM52 JBX safe to buy?

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