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BF53 DMZ

2003 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

360,544 mi
Last recorded360,544 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 DMZ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 360,544 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 360,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 328,503 miles

balljoints slight lift-wishbone bushes slightly perished

Pass 28 Aug 2012 295,259 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 264,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

ecm lamp on indicating a fault

Pass 19 Aug 2010 236,729 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 211,603 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 211,329 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

N/S/R Tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 178,169 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 178,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 137,975 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 81,892 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 81,892 miles

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

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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BF53 DMZ is a 2003 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF53 DMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 DMZ registered?

BF53 DMZ is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is BF53 DMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 DMZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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