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AP51 MEV

2002 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,291 mi
Last recorded123,291 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Honda Accord78,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 MEV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 123,291 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 123,291 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 122,394 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)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 122,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 31 Jan 2015 120,292 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 120,277 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2014 115,346 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 101,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2011

n/s/r brake bind slight

o/s/f tyre @ 3mm

Pass 14 Jan 2011 90,898 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 90,887 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 82,051 miles

corrosion around rear bumper beam

power steering pipes corroding where they enter rack body

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm

Fail 21 Dec 2009 81,313 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion around rear bumper beam

front number plate delaminating

nearside and offside rear brakes starting to bind (not showing efficiency in rollers with brake not applied)

power steering pipes corroding where they enter rack body

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 9 Jan 2009 70,675 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 70,675 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 62,083 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 51,564 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 41,923 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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AP51 MEV is a 2002 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 78,272 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 AP51 MEV, 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 24 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP51 MEV is a 2002 Honda Accord, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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