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V685 ESA

2000 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

148,125 mi
Last recorded148,125 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV685 ESA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 148,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear bumper insecure

accident damage to nearside front wing

earth stap on gearbox in poor condition

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 20 May 2014 148,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Inner Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear bumper insecure

accident damage to nearside front wing

earth stap on gearbox in poor condition

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 May 2013 138,786 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 130,590 miles

rear bushes worn

eng man fault

panal damage

Fail 21 May 2012 130,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

eng man fault

panal damage

rear bushes worn

Pass 18 May 2011 122,727 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 122,723 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 113,265 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

inner edge of o/s rear tyre worn

power steering pipes corroded

suspension components and underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 May 2010 113,265 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

inner edge of o/s rear tyre worn

power steering pipes corroded

suspension components and underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 102,504 miles

BRAKEPIPES ALONG BULKHEAD CORRODED

front wipers worn

o/s/f brakepipe corroded

o/s/r tyre bald on inside edge

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm limit

slight judder n/s/f brake

slight play at o/s/f wheel

travel in footbrake

underside corroded

Fail 22 May 2009 102,504 miles

BRAKEPIPES ALONG BULKHEAD CORRODED

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

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

front wipers worn

o/s/f brakepipe corroded

o/s/r tyre bald on inside edge

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm limit

slight judder n/s/f brake

slight play at o/s/f wheel

travel in footbrake

underside corroded

Pass 17 May 2008 93,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 May 2008 92,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2007 75,979 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2007 75,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2006 66,045 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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V685 ESA is a 2000 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V685 ESA, 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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V685 ESA is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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