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RE56 XED

2006 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2209cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

196,424 mi
Last recorded196,424 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda Accord98,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 XED
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,209cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 196,424 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 196,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 184,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint locking device missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint locking device missing

Fail 24 Sep 2024 184,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No image visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No image visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint locking device missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint locking device missing

Pass 31 Aug 2023 169,167 miles

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

Front Lower ball joint locking pins missing

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 169,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower ball joint locking pins missing

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 154,649 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn, and splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn, and splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 142,479 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 142,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 133,071 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 125,996 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 125,996 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 113,925 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 99,844 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 93,112 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,114 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 88,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 81,782 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,484 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 67,858 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,092 miles

slight binding to n/s rear brake

Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,045 miles

o/s front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,360 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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RE56 XED is a 2006 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,209cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RE56 XED, 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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RE56 XED is a 2006 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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