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W231 MFS

2000 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

112,263 mi
Last recorded112,263 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 MFS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 112,263 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear brake disc corroded

oil sump slightly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2011 112,183 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 112,170 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear brake disc corroded

oil sump slightly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 106,546 miles

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

brake pipes at nearside inner wing under bonnet slightly corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2010 106,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

brake pipes at nearside inner wing under bonnet slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2010 106,540 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside stop lamp dull wrong bulb fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2009 99,388 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 99,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 92,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 92,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 80,231 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 80,231 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 72,029 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 72,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

oil leak

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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W231 MFS is a 2000 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 W231 MFS, 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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W231 MFS is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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