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BC03 URW

2003 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

187,688 mi
Last recorded187,688 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 187,688 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 187,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 174,656 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 156,695 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 153,779 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)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 153,777 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 149,696 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 149,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 145,552 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 145,552 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 142,123 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 140,130 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Fail 12 Oct 2010 140,130 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 12 Sep 2009 136,878 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 136,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 133,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Sep 2008 133,670 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2007
Pass 11 Aug 2006 85,769 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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BC03 URW is a 2003 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 URW, 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 URW is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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