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BF53 DNE

2003 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,204 mi
Last recorded144,204 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 DNE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 144,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 138,998 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 133,428 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to under floor sills

Pass 20 Oct 2017 132,276 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 130,249 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 127,530 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 123,419 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre starting to wear low

Pass 29 Aug 2013 110,236 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 93,713 miles

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

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

both front tyres are on the legal limit

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 76,566 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 75,604 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 72,447 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 72,447 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 64,062 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 54,546 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 54,546 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 45,240 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,140 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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BF53 DNE is a 2003 Honda Accord in Grey with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF53 DNE, 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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BF53 DNE is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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