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RA56 LYF

2007 Honda Accord

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

282,370 mi
Last recorded282,370 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Honda Accord96,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 LYF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 282,370 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 274,478 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 274,405 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 262,396 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 261,997 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 248,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 247,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 235,412 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 235,412 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 225,131 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 225,131 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 215,471 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 20,269 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 201,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 190,525 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 190,224 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 176,796 miles

Clutch pedal rubber is missing.

N/S Headlight lens is full of condensation.

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 169,787 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 159,041 miles

all other tyres starting to get close to wear indicators

Fail 9 Feb 2015 159,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

all other tyres starting to get close to wear indicators

Pass 14 Feb 2014 138,149 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 138,149 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 11,719 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 11,719 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,666 miles

o/s head lamp bulb may need replacing as came on when tapped

rear brake pads wearing down low

wipers worn

Fail 17 Feb 2011 64,119 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 64,119 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 45,455 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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RA56 LYF is a 2007 Honda Accord in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2007 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 96,878 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 RA56 LYF, 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 19 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RA56 LYF registered?

RA56 LYF is a 2007 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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