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GL55 XEW

2006 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,758 mi
Last recorded137,758 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda Accord98,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 XEW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 137,758 miles

Handbrake travel high

Nearside cv boots slightly leaking grease

Pass 21 May 2024 133,059 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 132,567 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 126,757 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 112,431 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 112,431 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2017 94,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 1.8mm

sticker on windscreen

Fail 14 Mar 2017 94,677 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 1.8mm

sticker on windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2016 72,013 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 72,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,397 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,662 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 55,044 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,441 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,009 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,848 miles

all 4 tyres thin on inner edges.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,665 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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GL55 XEW is a 2006 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2006 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 98,038 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 GL55 XEW, 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 20 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL55 XEW registered?

GL55 XEW is a 2006 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is GL55 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 XEW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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