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BF03 KVU

2003 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,004 mi
Last recorded160,004 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 KVU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 160,004 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 158,238 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 158,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 143,923 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 127,348 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 127,348 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 121,227 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 109,447 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 86,270 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 86,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,160 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 69,160 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 64,306 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 64,306 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,721 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 57,721 miles

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

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,848 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,029 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 48,973 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2008
Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,943 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Fail 5 Apr 2007 38,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear brake slightly binding

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2006 35,050 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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BF03 KVU is a 2003 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BF03 KVU, 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 BF03 KVU registered?

BF03 KVU is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BF03 KVU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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