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BJ53 PYY

2003 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,643 mi
Last recorded168,643 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 PYY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 168,643 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 168,643 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 149,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 132,031 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 120,334 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 120,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 115,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 104,339 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 91,653 miles

catalytic converter heat shield insecure advise attention.

n/s rear tyre tread unevenly worn.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 79,630 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 79,521 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear brake pads & discs appear low advise further inspection.

slight wear in n/s & o/s anti-roll bar links advise replacement.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,705 miles

n/s front bottom arm inner bush worn.

o/s front tyre worn to limit on inner edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 56,977 miles

n/s front bottom arm inner bush worn.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 55,974 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s front bottom arm inner bush worn.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,512 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 42,506 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,868 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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BJ53 PYY is a 2003 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,354cc 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 BJ53 PYY, 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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BJ53 PYY is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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