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BL02 GRU

2002 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,861 mi
Last recorded146,861 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Honda Accord78,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 GRU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2019 146,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working ns headlamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner inner sill corroding

Nearside Rear flap does not open

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Inner inner sill corroding

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2017 139,930 miles

parking brack only just passed needs attention

Fail 20 Mar 2017 139,867 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

parking brack only just passed needs attention

Fail 23 Aug 2016 139,852 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 139,938 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 128,205 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 128,205 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 116,747 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 116,747 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 109,249 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 102,314 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 99,817 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 89,222 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 72,284 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 58,529 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 45,751 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 35,032 miles

OFFSIDE/NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON BOTH EDGES AND GETTING NEAR LIMIT

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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BL02 GRU is a 2002 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 78,272 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 BL02 GRU, 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 24 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL02 GRU is a 2002 Honda Accord, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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