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AP53 GFU

2004 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2209cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,451 mi
Last recorded163,451 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Honda Accord96,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 GFU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,209cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 163,451 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 163,436 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 155,727 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 155,727 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 147,070 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 147,070 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 134,811 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2010 119,395 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 119,395 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 99,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Small stone chips to windshield

Fail 27 Dec 2007 65,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 65,440 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 46,389 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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AP53 GFU is a 2004 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,209cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 96,604 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 AP53 GFU, 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 22 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP53 GFU is a 2004 Honda Accord, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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