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BJ53 PZD

2003 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,963 mi
Last recorded131,963 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda Accord87,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 131,963 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 131,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 121,612 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Apr 2017 121,612 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 105,965 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 102,582 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 99,502 miles

front door windows tinted

Pass 15 Mar 2013 96,159 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 90,796 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres perished on the outer edges

Fail 29 Feb 2012 90,796 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres perished on the outer edges

Pass 5 Mar 2011 77,757 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on limit on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,875 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 68,870 miles

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

Front wipers poor, still clearing screen

Hand brake travel high

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,745 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 63,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 57,421 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 57,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 50,041 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 46,371 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 46,371 miles

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

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

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 PZD is a 2003 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PZD, 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 PZD is a 2003 Honda Accord, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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