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RE56 XEF

2006 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,775 mi
Last recorded161,775 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Honda Accord98,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 XEF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 161,775 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 161,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 146,218 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 138,607 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 96,677 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 173,103 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 173,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 161,000 miles

rear brake pads are wearing very thin

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 1 Oct 2014 144,725 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 144,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 126,287 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 109,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 109,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 92,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/f tyre has small tear in sidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2011 92,784 miles

o/s/f tyre has small tear in sidewall

Fail 6 Oct 2010 74,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 74,707 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,947 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 XEF is a 2006 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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