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AO03 YYG

2003 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,566 mi
Last recorded150,566 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 150,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 147,448 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 136,612 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 136,612 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 134,736 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 132,776 miles

THE BACKING PLATES FOR THE REAR DISCS ARE CORRODED

Pass 7 Jan 2021 130,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamps deteriorating-not affecting pattern

small chip in screen not affecting testers view of road

stones embedded in all tyres

Pass 8 Jan 2020 127,993 miles

Corrosion on power steering cooler pipe

Corrosion on rear chassis

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear ARB link joint has broken securing lugs

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 122,168 miles

Corrosion on rear chassis, rear ARB and rear suspension arms

N/S/R and O/S/R ARB links have broken securing lugs

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber compliance bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion on power steering cooler pipes

Fail 18 Jan 2019 122,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment On brake calliper poor movement and sticking on (1.1.15 (f))

Corrosion on rear chassis, rear ARB and rear suspension arms

N/S/R and O/S/R ARB links have broken securing lugs

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber compliance bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion on power steering cooler pipes

Pass 15 Jan 2018 114,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (borderline pass) (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush starting to un bond (slight) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Wiper blade splitting on ends (borderline pass)

Securing lugs broken on N/S/R and O/S/R ARB link joints

Slight corrosion on power steering cooler pipes

Slight corrosion on rear sub frame and rear ARB

Pass 3 Jan 2017 106,282 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 100,120 miles

CAT shields missing

N/S/F and O/S/F tyre valves slightly perishing

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively borderline pass (3.7.B.3)

brake pedal pad worn and splitting (still secure)

rear brakes dragging slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2015 93,294 miles

Front tyre valves slightly perishing

Slight corrosion on coil springs and rear subframe

Brake pedal pad worn and splitting (still secure)

CAT shields missing

Pass 8 May 2014 89,367 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 82,529 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 74,777 miles

n/s/rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 16 May 2011 69,399 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 69,399 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2010 59,735 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 51,932 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 44,852 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 36,982 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 28,977 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 28,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YYG is a 2003 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO03 YYG, 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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AO03 YYG is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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