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BC03 JSZ

2003 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,615 mi
Last recorded174,615 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 JSZ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 174,615 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 174,547 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 171,956 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 167,125 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 167,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bottom ball joint split pin missing

Offside Front track rod end split pin missing

Pass 21 Sep 2022 165,452 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 165,400 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2021 162,468 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 154,544 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis legs & both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 150,863 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 150,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield around cat loose and rattling

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 142,490 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 135,341 miles

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

sills have plastic cover sills over the top

Fail 31 Jul 2017 135,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

sills have plastic cover sills over the top

Pass 17 Aug 2016 127,343 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 117,864 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 117,863 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s head lamp faded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 109,831 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and small cut in tread.

offside front tyre sidewall damaged slightly.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 109,831 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and small cut in tread.

offside front tyre sidewall damaged slightly.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 99,834 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 91,519 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

offside and nearside front brake pads worn.

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded and worn.

offside rear brake binding slightly after use.

offside rear tyre worn very close to limit inner edge.

Fail 6 Aug 2012 91,519 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

offside and nearside front brake pads worn.

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded and worn.

offside rear brake binding slightly after use.

offside rear tyre worn very close to limit inner edge.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 75,016 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)

front tyres bold on inner

Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Aug 2010 66,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2008 52,196 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 52,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 41,222 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 18 Aug 2006 31,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BC03 JSZ is a 2003 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BC03 JSZ, 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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BC03 JSZ is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 August 2003.

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