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BV52 COA

2002 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

169,980 mi
Last recorded169,980 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Honda Accord78,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 COA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 169,980 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 169,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o.s.r indicator bulb inoperative

Pass 8 Nov 2019 168,834 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 168,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 167,467 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 167,466 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower gearbox has slight oil leak

Nearside Front mirror insecure

Nearside Rear bumper insecure

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged insecure (1.6 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 167,465 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower gearbox has slight oil leak

Nearside Front mirror insecure

Nearside Rear bumper insecure

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged insecure (1.6 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 167,459 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired crash bar badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced crash bar broken away from chassis (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

unable to check rear seatbelts seats folded down

(IN MY PROFESSIONAL OPINION THIS CAR SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN AWAY OR BE ON THE ROAD IN THE CONDITION THE CAR IS IN AS THIS IS A DANGER TO THE DRIVER AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD)

o/s/f abs sensor wire insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2017 165,957 miles

Offside rear parking brake weak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2017 165,947 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Oil leak underside of engine (sump) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 165,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion underside jacking point (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion underside jacking point (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Oil leak underside of engine (sump) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 164,144 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 164,144 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 162,603 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 162,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 159,766 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 149,973 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 149,973 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 139,499 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 139,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 127,932 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 117,693 miles

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

both front & rear blades torn

Fail 9 Oct 2010 117,693 miles

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

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

both front & rear blades torn

Pass 26 Oct 2009 114,000 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

rear wiper rubber torn

Fail 26 Oct 2009 114,000 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper rubber torn

Pass 7 Oct 2008 110,205 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 110,197 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 106,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion front discs

Fail 29 Sep 2007 106,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion front discs

Pass 11 Oct 2006 97,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

play steering rack ends

Pass 24 Oct 2005 91,264 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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BV52 COA is a 2002 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 BV52 COA, 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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BV52 COA is a 2002 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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