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AO03 YYS

2003 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,138 mi
Last recorded174,138 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YYS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 174,138 miles

both headlight lenses have slight deterioration,

Pass 26 Aug 2015 161,910 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 May 2014 144,035 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 144,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 134,957 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 124,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 15 Jan 2011 115,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 115,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 98,039 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 98,038 miles

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

damage to nears

Pass 6 Jun 2008 77,792 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 77,792 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 61,680 miles

O/S washer jet aim poor

Fail 2 May 2007 61,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S Washer jet aim poor

Pass 1 Jun 2006 47,687 miles

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)

Rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner edges

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 YYS is a 2003 Honda Accord in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YYS, 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 YYS registered?

AO03 YYS is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is AO03 YYS safe to buy?

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