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MC53 AVL

2004 Honda Odyssey

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,198 mi
Last recorded146,198 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Odyssey110,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 AVL
MakeHonda
ModelOdyssey
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 146,198 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 141,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NO REAR SEATS FITTED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 141,269 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NO REAR SEATS FITTED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 135,820 miles

NO REAR SEATS FITTED,COULD NOT INSPECT REAR SEAT BELTS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 135,820 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

NO REAR SEATS FITTED,COULD NOT INSPECT REAR SEAT BELTS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 128,887 miles

Front HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 128,623 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 124,219 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 119,848 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

NO REAR SEATS FITTED

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 225,454 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Jul 2019 115,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Jul 2018 109,635 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 105,799 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 105,799 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 97,880 miles

Centre seats not fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 89,961 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 84,544 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 78,779 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 78,779 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,736 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,322 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 56,068 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 56,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Honda Odyssey?

Based on 18,538 MOT tests across 2,632 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
7,474
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 836
Steering rack gaiter split 662
fog lamp not working 565
constant velocity joint gaiter split 477
position lamp(s) not working 452
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MC53 AVL is a 2004 Honda Odyssey in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Honda Odyssey models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 110,879 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 Odyssey fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 836 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MC53 AVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Odyssey typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Odyssey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MC53 AVL registered?

MC53 AVL is a 2004 Honda Odyssey, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is MC53 AVL safe to buy?

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