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AU05 EDJ

2005 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

176,776 mi
Last recorded176,776 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Accord97,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 EDJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 176,776 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 176,615 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 173,892 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 171,943 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 167,356 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 164,154 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 161,325 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 156,609 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 146,936 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 139,200 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 128,192 miles

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 120,284 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 115,729 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer side wall

o/s/r wheel has slight bind

Pass 13 Mar 2013 108,560 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 100,442 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 100,442 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 100,001 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 100,001 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 94,828 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 94,828 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 80,070 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 63,627 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 55,867 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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AU05 EDJ is a 2005 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2005 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,247 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU05 EDJ, 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 21 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 EDJ registered?

AU05 EDJ is a 2005 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AU05 EDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 EDJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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