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AO53 GZJ

2003 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,191 mi
Last recorded102,191 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GZJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 102,191 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

both rear upper radius arm ball joints worn

Fail 28 Mar 2017 102,190 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

both rear upper radius arm ball joints worn

Pass 14 Apr 2016 84,364 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,953 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 66,020 miles

CAT shields corroded

Corrosion developing on rear subframe and rear ARB

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 66,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

CAT shields corroded

Corrosion developing on rear subframe and rear ARB

Front brake discs worn

O/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge (devoid of tread on extreme edge) and cuts in tread. Strongly reccomend replace

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 60,893 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn and split advise replacment

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge advise replacement

rear tyres cut in tread

Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,713 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 51,650 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 51,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brake pedal pad worn, clutch pedal pad split

Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,719 miles

slight cuts in both front tyres and o/s/r

Fail 18 Aug 2010 46,719 miles

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

slight cuts in both front tyres and o/s/r

Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,456 miles

Clutch pedal pad worn and split

N/S/R tyre small cuts and stones in tread

Pass 26 Aug 2008 36,278 miles

Clutch pedal pad split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in N/S/R tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,511 miles

Clutch pedal pad split

Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,241 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 23,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AO53 GZJ is a 2003 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO53 GZJ, 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 AO53 GZJ registered?

AO53 GZJ is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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