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AR51 BPU

2002 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

186,897 mi
Last recorded186,897 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Honda Accord78,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 BPU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2020 186,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front bulkhead repaired from inside

Rear crossmember corroded & holed but not prescribed area

Pass 18 Jan 2019 176,227 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front fog not working.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 176,225 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both. (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear ( front section. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear ( front section. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front fog not working.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 162,276 miles

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

Rear crossmember corroded & detatched, but not prescribed area

Fail 2 Jan 2018 162,276 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle (5.2.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & undersill (2.4.A.3)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear crossmember corroded & detatched, but not prescribed area

Pass 12 Jan 2017 152,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear crossmember corroded & detatched

Fail 12 Jan 2017 152,832 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear crossmember corroded & detatched

Pass 12 Jan 2016 145,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 145,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 137,760 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 137,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 131,430 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 131,430 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 122,772 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 122,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 114,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 114,146 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f fog lamp smashed

Pass 12 Jan 2011 102,329 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 102,329 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 93,452 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 85,899 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 82,899 miles

Both rear tyres chopping up on inner edges

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 71,546 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 71,536 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 59,761 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 59,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 50,011 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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AR51 BPU is a 2002 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AR51 BPU, 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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AR51 BPU is a 2002 Honda Accord, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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