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AY53 EHM

2003 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,580 mi
Last recorded116,580 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 EHM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 116,580 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

ubcc

Pass 3 Aug 2022 116,300 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

under body coved with under sealant

Pass 12 Aug 2021 107,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,735 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 89,637 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 88,256 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 83,676 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 83,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 82,400 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 78,247 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 71,440 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 64,719 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 57,932 miles

exhaust corroded

offside rear wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,135 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2010 49,714 miles

bonnet chrome trim loose

offside headlamp dip image poor,bulb possibly incorrectly fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2009 44,892 miles

bonnet chrome trim loose & turned up slightly at offside

Fail 17 Jan 2009 44,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

bonnet chrome trim loose & turned up slightly at offside

Pass 4 Feb 2008 39,372 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 39,372 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 33,584 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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AY53 EHM is a 2003 Honda Accord in Grey with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 87,749 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 AY53 EHM, 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 23 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY53 EHM registered?

AY53 EHM is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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