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AY53 YHZ

2003 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,461 mi
Last recorded114,461 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YHZ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 114,461 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Slight surface corrosion to various under-side components not affecting it's strength or driveability.

Pass 19 Aug 2020 106,746 miles

Slight surface corrosion to various under-side components not affecting it's strength or driveability.

Pass 4 Sep 2019 103,895 miles

underside has surface corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2019 103,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2018 98,866 miles

Slight surface corrosion to some under-side components

Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,114 miles

Oil leak

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 13 Jun 2017 89,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 20 May 2016 81,210 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 81,210 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint As chalked (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,969 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,697 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,222 miles

both rear tyres a little bit choppy on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2012 61,386 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 61,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 57,813 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,248 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 50,246 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,032 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 31,817 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 23,568 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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AY53 YHZ is a 2003 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHZ, 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 YHZ registered?

AY53 YHZ is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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