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BV52 NMU

2002 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,831 mi
Last recorded125,831 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Honda Accord78,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 NMU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 125,831 miles

O/s front chassis/ floor area showing early signs of corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 125,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

O/s front chassis/ floor area showing early signs of corrosion

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 115,462 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 115,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 106,358 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 106,358 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear cross member corroded & insecure outside perscribed area

Pass 11 Jul 2012 97,642 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 97,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 91,603 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 91,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 84,010 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 84,010 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 75,773 miles

advise strong offside front tyre just above limit

advise strong rear brake pads very low recommend replacement

front brake discs badly worn

front inner brake pads look very low (hard to see) recommend inspection

fuel light illuminated on dash at time of test!!!

rear brake discs badly worn

rear number plate detiorated

Pass 23 Jul 2008 68,484 miles

advise strong nearside front shock leaking quiet badly

crack in nearside rear light lense

front inner brake pads look low (hard to see) recommend inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2007 64,032 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 48,660 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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BV52 NMU is a 2002 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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