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BD03 VPA

2003 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

188,564 mi
Last recorded188,564 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VPA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 188,564 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn fully smooth on inner edge, close to exposing ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 188,562 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

EML illuminated, vehicle age pre requirements

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn fully smooth on inner edge, close to exposing ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 182,961 miles

EML illuminated, vehicle pre july 2003

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift when bar applied (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift when bar applied, close to excess. Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 182,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EML illuminated, vehicle pre july 2003

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift when bar applied (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift when bar applied, close to excess. Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 179,070 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 179,065 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 170,807 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 170,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2018 163,668 miles

EML Light on

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

Fail 16 May 2018 163,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML Light on

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 157,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 157,023 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy when spun

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 146,511 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 146,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 135,561 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 125,104 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 115,359 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 101,697 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 92,039 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 83,426 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 71,378 miles

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED JUST READABLE

Pass 15 May 2008 54,153 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 14 May 2008 54,151 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 14 May 2007 37,484 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 25,058 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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BD03 VPA is a 2003 Honda Accord in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BD03 VPA, 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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BD03 VPA is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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