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BD53 LZG

2003 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,196 mi
Last recorded190,196 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LZG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 190,196 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

offside rear perished

Pass 31 Oct 2014 178,098 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 178,098 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 168,739 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 157,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 2 Nov 2012 157,825 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Nov 2011 144,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine warning lamp active

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on non-measurable edges

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on non-measurable outer edge advise replace ASAP

offside front wiper slightly smearing screen

offside rear tyre wearing on non-measurable outer edge

Fail 4 Nov 2011 144,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine warning lamp active

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on non-measurable edges

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on non-measurable outer edge advise replace ASAP

offside front wiper slightly smearing screen

offside rear tyre wearing on non-measurable outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2010 130,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside & offside rear tyres wearing on non-measurable edges

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 21 Nov 2009 118,155 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 118,150 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 105,814 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 105,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2007 95,095 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 79,300 miles

advise:nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

advise:offside front tyre worn to legal limit

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 LZG is a 2003 Honda Accord in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LZG, 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 LZG registered?

BD53 LZG is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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