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BD53 JBO

2003 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,643 mi
Last recorded137,643 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 JBO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 137,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 126,432 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 114,148 miles

heat shield insecure

under cover insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2014 114,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

heat shield insecure

under cover insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2013 102,388 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 102,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 93,266 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 93,266 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 82,987 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2011 82,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2010 70,721 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 62,664 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 62,664 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front inner pads worn to limit

o/s/r tyre worn to limit

Pass 14 Nov 2008 51,660 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2008 51,660 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2007 44,943 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 39,551 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 39,551 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 31,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,515 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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BD53 JBO is a 2003 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD53 JBO, 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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BD53 JBO is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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