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DG02 BDF

2002 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,142 mi
Last recorded141,142 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Honda Accord78,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 BDF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 141,142 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 141,140 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 132,791 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 132,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

wiper blade ends torn

Pass 19 Nov 2013 125,637 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 120,495 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 30 Jan 2012 115,889 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 115,889 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 113,000 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 108,333 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 108,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 96,040 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 70,702 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 70,702 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 52,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 51,829 miles

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)

nail in offside rear tyre

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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DG02 BDF is a 2002 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG02 BDF, 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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DG02 BDF is a 2002 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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