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DF02 RYP

2002 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,139 mi
Last recorded147,139 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Accord78,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 RYP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 147,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front suspension sub frame mount areas surface corroded

offside parking brake effort lazy

Fail 24 Sep 2025 147,138 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))

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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front suspension sub frame mount areas surface corroded

offside parking brake effort lazy

Pass 20 Sep 2024 145,154 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 145,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 142,721 miles

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

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

general rust under car

Pass 22 Sep 2022 139,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 136,582 miles

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

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

genaral rust under car

Fail 23 Sep 2021 136,582 miles

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

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

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

genaral rust under car

Pass 24 Sep 2020 133,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

genaral rust under car

Pass 10 Jun 2019 127,241 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 121,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 114,861 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 108,752 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 103,206 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 98,120 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jun 2013 92,553 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 85,887 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 85,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,977 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 76,977 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 68,734 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 68,247 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 May 2009 59,871 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 50,552 miles

brake cpedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Jun 2007 43,012 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 34,945 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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DF02 RYP is a 2002 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RYP, 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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DF02 RYP is a 2002 Honda Accord, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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