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CU02 MSY

2002 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,059 mi
Last recorded148,059 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Honda Accord78,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 MSY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2018 148,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2017 140,486 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 140,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 140,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 132,853 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 132,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 132,697 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both side repeaters (1.4.A.2e)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 132,611 miles

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

Engine management light on indicating fault

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 124,773 miles

Engine Management Light On Dash

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Worn Pivot

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 124,773 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Engine Management Light On Dash

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Worn Pivot

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 117,551 miles

Engine Management light on Indicating A Fault

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 117,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Engine Management light on Indicating A Fault

Exhaust Flange Joints all Excessively Corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 110,500 miles

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 24 Aug 2013 110,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 25 Aug 2012 105,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 105,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Aug 2011 99,655 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 26 Aug 2011 99,655 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 27 Aug 2010 91,978 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 84,952 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 84,952 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 29 Aug 2008 78,810 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 71,284 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2006 67,758 miles

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

Rear wiper split

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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CU02 MSY is a 2002 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CU02 MSY, 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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CU02 MSY is a 2002 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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