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V553 ELX

2000 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,239 mi
Last recorded114,239 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV553 ELX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 114,239 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 110,017 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2015

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 106,554 miles
Fail 1 May 2014

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 102,101 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 97,635 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,577 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 88,254 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 83,079 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 77,665 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 72,327 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 65,941 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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V553 ELX is a 2000 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2000 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 88,015 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 V553 ELX, 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 26 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V553 ELX is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V553 ELX safe to buy?

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