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AO03 NBE

2003 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,646 mi
Last recorded161,646 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 NBE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 161,646 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 159,411 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2024 157,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 155,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 155,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 152,704 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 152,704 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 148,721 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 148,721 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 143,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 143,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 137,885 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 137,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 133,781 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 133,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 127,558 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 120,926 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 107,228 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 107,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 92,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,233 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 80,185 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 80,185 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,213 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 64,148 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre inner sidewalls slightly split possibly due to low pressure

Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,515 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,163 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 13,060 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 3,693 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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AO03 NBE is a 2003 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NBE, 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 NBE registered?

AO03 NBE is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 17 May 2003.

Is AO03 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 NBE shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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