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BD53 JBY

2003 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,527 mi
Last recorded125,527 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 JBY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 125,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 125,521 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing lower ball joint split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 118,279 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 114,378 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 114,378 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 111,100 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 106,698 miles

o/s/rear anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2014 103,459 miles

Been stood for a while

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 100,994 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 96,467 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 90,348 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and back discs worn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 83,491 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 78,616 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 69,907 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 13 Jan 2007 59,614 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 59,608 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 49,954 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 JBY is a 2003 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BD53 JBY, 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 BD53 JBY registered?

BD53 JBY is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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