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OW55 BBJ

2006 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,570 mi
Last recorded94,570 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Honda Accord98,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW55 BBJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 94,570 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 94,561 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

battery live terminal loose

Pass 28 Jun 2022 94,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track control arm rear bush deteriorating/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear areas of body within the inner wheel arch area starting to corrode, however none considered excessive at time of test

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush starting to de-bond/deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track control arm rear bush deteriorating/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear areas of body within the inner wheel arch area starting to corrode, however none considered excessive at time of test

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 92,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 92,730 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 90,189 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 87,710 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2019 87,710 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2018 82,389 miles

Front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 82,389 miles

Front exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 75,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre has a split not to the cords

Fail 29 Nov 2016 75,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre has a split not to the cords

Pass 15 Dec 2015 69,585 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 69,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 60,781 miles

both rear inner brake pad anti rattle springs incorrectly positioned

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

exhaust front pipe flexi joint outer mesh worn

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside front tyre perished on tread and slight marking on inner sidewall

very slight play in offside steering rack track rod arm inner joint

Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,092 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 52,092 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 45,343 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,448 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc surface corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2012 43,448 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/r brake disc surface corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,075 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 22,990 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 17,885 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 17,883 miles

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

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

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

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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OW55 BBJ is a 2006 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OW55 BBJ, 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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What year was OW55 BBJ registered?

OW55 BBJ is a 2006 Honda Accord, first registered on 14 February 2006.

Is OW55 BBJ safe to buy?

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