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BF53 RBU

2003 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

210,299 mi
Last recorded210,299 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 RBU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 210,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 210,274 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 194,264 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 193,924 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 174,289 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drivers seat belt frayed but not seriously weakened

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 174,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Drivers seat belt frayed but not seriously weakened

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 156,786 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 145,142 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre brake light not working

Fail 4 Nov 2013 145,142 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2012 133,631 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 116,915 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 101,246 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 83,392 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 70,174 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 57,099 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 57,098 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 42,831 miles

front number plate backing dirty.

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 RBU is a 2003 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RBU, 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 RBU is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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