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BL02 RFF

2002 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,962 mi
Last recorded185,962 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Honda Accord78,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 RFF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 185,962 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Undertray covering components

Pass 4 May 2016 173,795 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 173,794 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 162,206 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 162,206 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 147,811 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 147,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jun 2014 147,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 133,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 133,383 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 124,694 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 118,581 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 118,581 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 113,702 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 113,699 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

heatsheild loose on cat

slight play in n/s steering rack tie rod

Fail 28 May 2009 108,801 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Pass 28 May 2009 108,801 miles

o/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Pass 28 May 2008 105,045 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 100,541 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2006 86,197 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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BL02 RFF is a 2002 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RFF, 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 RFF is a 2002 Honda Accord, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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