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AV05 RGX

2005 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,275 mi
Last recorded159,275 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Accord97,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 RGX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 159,275 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2025 157,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine & sill covers fitted

suspension corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 155,787 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

inner sills undersealed

sill covers fitted

suspension componets corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2024 155,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

inner sills undersealed

sill covers fitted

suspension componets corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2024 155,705 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface rust all underneath front and rear

Pass 13 Feb 2023 153,858 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 153,834 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre under sill in several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 150,883 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersills & chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 150,881 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersills & chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 144,693 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 144,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 136,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 128,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 127,020 miles

n/s and o/s rear backing sills corrosion

surface carking in n/s rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2016 123,318 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 123,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 117,582 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 117,582 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 114,975 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Apr 2014 114,975 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Mar 2013 112,627 miles

front tyre wear on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2012 109,767 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 105,429 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 102,162 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 102,162 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 97,099 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 97,099 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 90,707 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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AV05 RGX is a 2005 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AV05 RGX, 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.

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AV05 RGX is a 2005 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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