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AO03 LJF

2003 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,337 mi
Last recorded139,337 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 LJF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2018 139,337 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 135,314 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 135,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 131,748 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 126,559 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 119,597 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 119,597 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 113,052 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 112,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 105,327 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 105,327 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 97,149 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 83,789 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 83,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 80,872 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 72,069 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2007 59,169 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 59,169 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.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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AO03 LJF is a 2003 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO03 LJF, 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 AO03 LJF registered?

AO03 LJF is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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