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L354 FFX

2003 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,886 mi
Last recorded119,886 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Honda Prelude114,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL354 FFX
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2013 119,886 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

front number plate damaged but can still be read

Pass 30 Jun 2012 116,620 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 111,811 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 110,634 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2010 110,634 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2009 106,122 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 106,027 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 97,691 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 97,691 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 89,467 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 89,467 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 78,429 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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L354 FFX is a 2003 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L354 FFX, 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 L354 FFX registered?

L354 FFX is a 2003 Honda Prelude, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is L354 FFX safe to buy?

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