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AR51 BTE

2002 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,982 mi
Last recorded114,982 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Honda Accord78,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 BTE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 114,982 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 114,977 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 108,135 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 108,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 103,491 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 103,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 95,796 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 88,961 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 88,066 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 81,804 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 74,619 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 59,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 49,952 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 49,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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 BTE is a 2002 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BTE, 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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What year was AR51 BTE registered?

AR51 BTE is a 2002 Honda Accord, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is AR51 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 BTE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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