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AR04 BBU

2004 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2209cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

186,700 mi
Last recorded186,700 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Honda Accord96,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 BBU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,209cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 186,700 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 186,700 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside front side (1.1.A.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working offside front dip (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 145,610 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 115,082 miles

both rear sills slightly corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 114,993 miles

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

both rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 114,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 114,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 106,654 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 98,213 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread (not to cords)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Jul 2012 98,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread (not to cords)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2011 91,732 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 81,922 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 81,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake inbalance at 23%

Fail 24 Jul 2009 70,935 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 60,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,046 miles

O/S/F suspension arm, front bush slightly split

Fail 10 Jul 2007 41,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/F suspension arm front bush slightly split

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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AR04 BBU is a 2004 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,209cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AR04 BBU, 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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AR04 BBU is a 2004 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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