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BD03 MPF

2003 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,338 mi
Last recorded169,338 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 MPF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 169,338 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 169,336 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 164,269 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 164,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 157,594 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2024 157,593 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS FAULT/SENSOR (1.6 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2023 152,671 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 148,256 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 146,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 145,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 143,242 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 139,700 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 138,039 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 136,591 miles

inner joints handbrake travel engine cover

Pass 23 Mar 2015 135,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

handbrake travel

Pass 24 Mar 2014 133,696 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 131,894 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 127,520 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 127,520 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 120,323 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 114,274 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 114,274 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 105,524 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 105,524 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 96,559 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 91,945 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 91,945 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 May 2006 86,654 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BD03 MPF is a 2003 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 BD03 MPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 MPF registered?

BD03 MPF is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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