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BF53 FYG

2003 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,681 mi
Last recorded103,681 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 103,681 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 98,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Oct 2024 98,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2023 96,608 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 94,971 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 93,203 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 91,005 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 91,005 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 88,592 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 88,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 86,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 86,191 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 83,682 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 83,682 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 80,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 80,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 75,064 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 71,570 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 71,570 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 69,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 69,000 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 66,321 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,548 miles

front wipers needs replacing

Pass 5 Oct 2010 58,435 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,460 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread worn on both edges.

nearside rear tyre tread worn to legal minimum of 1.6mm,replace as soon as possible.

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,981 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 41,332 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,068 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 FYG is a 2003 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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