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BF53 DPY

2003 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,658 mi
Last recorded155,658 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 DPY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 155,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 149,003 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 143,867 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 139,913 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 139,913 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 132,622 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 127,943 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 127,943 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 125,739 miles

play in steering rack inner ball joint

Fail 1 Mar 2013 125,739 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

play in steering rack inner ball joint

Fail 2 Mar 2012 122,133 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 122,133 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 117,506 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 108,370 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 108,370 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 97,903 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 85,090 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 78,576 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 DPY is a 2003 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DPY, 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 BF53 DPY registered?

BF53 DPY is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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