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BD03 XBC

2003 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,959 mi
Last recorded138,959 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 XBC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 138,959 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 130,996 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 118,911 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 118,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 109,110 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 109,110 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 103,523 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 16 Nov 2008 92,398 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 82,275 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 73,372 miles

o/s/rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

plastic covers on certain testable items.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 68,609 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

front brakes grabbing 10kg

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm in the centre tread

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 XBC is a 2003 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XBC, 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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What year was BD03 XBC registered?

BD03 XBC is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is BD03 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 XBC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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