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J525 MHC

2003 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,475 mi
Last recorded54,475 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Honda Prelude114,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ525 MHC
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,475 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 54,469 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,509 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 52,219 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 50,390 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 48,876 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?

Based on 156,010 MOT tests across 20,321 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,249
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
20,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,727
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,857
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 6,253
position lamp(s) not working 5,027
parking brake recording little or no effort 4,796
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J525 MHC is a 2003 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 114,596 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Prelude fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J525 MHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Prelude typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J525 MHC registered?

J525 MHC is a 2003 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is J525 MHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J525 MHC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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