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DF02 RYK

2002 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,778 mi
Last recorded138,778 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Honda Accord78,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 RYK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 138,778 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 132,975 miles

Offside 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)

front and rear pads low

n/s/f tyre worn

Fail 4 Sep 2014 132,975 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

front and rear discs rusty

front and rear pads low

n/s/f tyre worn

power steering leaking

Fail 31 Aug 2013 129,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Aug 2013 129,564 miles

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jul 2012 118,945 miles

Oil leak

corrossion on floors o/s and n/s

o/s and n/s front tyres are very very worn and have uneven wear

Fail 9 Jul 2012 118,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrossion on floors o/s and n/s

o/s and n/s front tyres are very very worn and have uneven wear

rear exhaust is very rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2011 105,049 miles

noise from engine

Fail 13 Jul 2011 105,049 miles

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

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

noise from engine

Pass 5 Jul 2010 91,478 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 91,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) 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 pads are worn very close to legal limit

Pass 10 Jul 2009 78,632 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 65,107 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 65,107 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

steel wheel fitted n/s rear

Pass 26 Jun 2007 51,727 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2007 51,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2006 39,482 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 39,482 miles

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

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

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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DF02 RYK is a 2002 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DF02 RYK, 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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What year was DF02 RYK registered?

DF02 RYK is a 2002 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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