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K185 BOM

2003 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,554 mi
Last recorded149,554 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Honda Prelude114,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK185 BOM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2009 149,554 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 149,554 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 149,460 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 149,421 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre worn very close to wear limit

Pass 10 Oct 2006 144,121 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 144,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 123,765 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2005 123,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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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K185 BOM is a 2003 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K185 BOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K185 BOM registered?

K185 BOM is a 2003 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is K185 BOM safe to buy?

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