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BG53 ZXD

2003 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,937 mi
Last recorded155,937 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZXD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 155,937 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 155,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 136,917 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 136,917 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 123,153 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 123,153 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 114,230 miles

n/s and o/s front wishbone bushs cracking

rear brake pad only braking on part of the braking surface of the disc

Fail 10 Feb 2017 114,230 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front wishbone bushs cracking

rear brake pad only braking on part of the braking surface of the disc

Pass 17 Feb 2016 100,810 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 100,810 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 89,037 miles

n/s and o/s front track rod end covers cracking

n/s and o/s front wishbone bushs cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2014 77,465 miles

front sevice brake has imbalance

n/s and o/s front track rod end covers cracking

n/s and o/s front wishbones bushs cracking

rear service brake has imbalance

Fail 20 Feb 2014 77,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

front sevice brake has imbalance

n/s and o/s front track rod end covers cracking

n/s and o/s front wishbones bushs cracking

rear service brake has imbalance

Pass 22 Feb 2013 64,320 miles

n/s front track rod end has play

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 21 Feb 2013 64,320 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front track rod end has play

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Feb 2012 52,713 miles

front brake pads starting to get low on inside

n/s and o/s front wishbones cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2011 44,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 44,349 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,069 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,643 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,050 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 28,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST.

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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BG53 ZXD is a 2003 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BG53 ZXD, 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 BG53 ZXD registered?

BG53 ZXD is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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