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FG57 EFJ

2007 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

205,431 mi
Last recorded205,431 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Honda Accord96,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 EFJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 205,431 miles

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 205,357 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 196,190 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 196,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 184,688 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 18 May 2019 159,475 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 158,446 miles

n/s/r centre cap missing (taxi fail)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 158,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r centre cap missing (taxi fail)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 130,548 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 130,546 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 104,853 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 104,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

no no smoking signs fitted TAXI TEST

Pass 2 Sep 2015 100,533 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 100,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and Rear (n/s & o/s) Drop link(s) have slight movement.

vehicle presented during wet conditions.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 100,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and Rear (n/s & o/s) Drop link(s) have slight movement.

vehicle presented during wet conditions.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 80,864 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,844 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front suspension has genural corrosion

wipers worn

Pass 11 Oct 2013 67,984 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 176,005 miles

rear brake pads low

slight exhaust blow from manifold/turbo area

slight grease around nearside front upper ball joint

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm

slight play in nearside rear d bush

uneven wear to both rear tyres on inner edges.

Fail 11 Oct 2012 176,055 miles

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

offside front tyre on 2mm ,nearside front tyre on 1.6mm on legal limit

rear brake pads low

slight exhaust blow from manifold/turbo area

slight grease around nearside front upper ball joint

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm

slight play in nearside rear d bush

uneven wear to both rear tyres on inner edges.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 137,008 miles

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

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

slight perishing to lower arm front bushes

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 19 Sep 2011 137,008 miles

slight perishing to lower arm front bushes

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2010 97,426 miles

foot pedal pad worn

small cut to n/s/f tyre wall

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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FG57 EFJ is a 2007 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 96,878 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 FG57 EFJ, 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 19 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FG57 EFJ is a 2007 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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