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BC03 VCX

2003 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,158 mi
Last recorded145,158 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 VCX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 145,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust coded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic cover sills and engine covers fitted.

Pass 30 Nov 2018 143,579 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside, bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower nearside & offside ball joint boots slightly perished

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside, inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter slightly perished

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belt slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2018 143,455 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section into offside rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside, bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower nearside & offside ball joint boots slightly perished

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside, inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter slightly perished

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belt slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2017 141,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer & inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 138,866 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts, also slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 138,866 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing Ball joint nut (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts, also slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 136,922 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 136,918 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2014 133,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 133,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 126,424 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 116,908 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 109,140 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight perishing to outer sidewall...

Pass 25 Oct 2010 105,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 4 Sep 2009 100,463 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 100,463 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 100,389 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 100,389 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 80,110 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 62,636 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 61,998 miles

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

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 VCX 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 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 VCX, 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 VCX is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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