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ML56 ZNF

2006 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

226,667 mi
Last recorded226,667 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda Accord98,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 ZNF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 226,667 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 226,667 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 216,407 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 216,407 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2023 213,520 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light damaged and not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

evidence of a diesel leak from fuel tank area but not dripping at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2022 207,671 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 207,671 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 197,946 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 197,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 184,364 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside and offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 184,364 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside and offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 176,014 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 176,014 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 164,950 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 164,950 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 154,175 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 154,175 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 140,423 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 129,376 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 116,731 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 116,519 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 101,685 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 91,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres outer tread cracking

both rear tyres inner edges uneven wear

oil level low

Pass 22 Oct 2011 83,218 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 72,968 miles

near and off side rear brake disc pitted.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 64,831 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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ML56 ZNF is a 2006 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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 ML56 ZNF, 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.

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ML56 ZNF is a 2006 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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