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AU52 ZSJ

2002 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,144 mi
Last recorded96,144 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Honda Accord78,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 ZSJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2018 96,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside front inner wing (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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% slow 54% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear inside cover (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both outer sills have heavy surface corrosion borderline pass

surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 17 Aug 2017 93,145 miles

Corrosion to nearside chassis rail

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear MAIN, in clips. cover fitted- inspection limited (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front- beam image projection distorted. may require some form of lens buffing (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 89,940 miles

Front Both headlamp lenses becoming nisty

Rear Nearside &offside uppuerleft to right forward arm outer ball jointshhave slight play

Fail 1 Aug 2016 89,927 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Front Both headlamp lenses becoming nisty

Rear Nearside &offside uppuerleft to right forward arm outer ball jointshhave slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2015 86,333 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn smooth and small split at offside area

exhaust cataylst both flange joints heavy corrosion

nearside front wing and offside rear outer wheel arch panel damaged

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 22 Jul 2015 86,333 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn smooth and small split at offside area

exhaust cataylst both flange joints heavy corrosion

nearside front wing and offside rear outer wheel arch panel damaged

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 26 Jul 2014 82,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 82,039 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 77,846 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyers craking on side wall

exhust corroded B c pipe joint

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 77,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyers craking on side wall

exhust corroded B c pipe joint

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 74,126 miles

Heavy corrosion on rear section of exhaust

Slight play noted on n/s/rear upper suspension mounting

Fail 5 Nov 2012 74,087 miles

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

Heavy corrosion on rear section of exhaust

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

Slight play noted on n/s/rear upper suspension mounting

Pass 5 Nov 2011 69,553 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 63,826 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall but not exposing cords

Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,826 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall but not exposing cords

Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,755 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 58,755 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,837 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 53,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyres cracks around entire tread

Pass 26 Sep 2007 48,988 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 42,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 36,101 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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AU52 ZSJ is a 2002 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AU52 ZSJ, 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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AU52 ZSJ is a 2002 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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