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W242 MFS

2000 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,408 mi
Last recorded118,408 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 MFS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2026 118,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mounting pointy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust catalyst missing

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension heavily corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 115,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 115,694 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 111,696 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 109,013 miles

Body has slight corrosion over underbody and members (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear suspension components and mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front subframe (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over rear subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 108,128 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 107,813 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 107,805 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 107,003 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 106,226 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 102,789 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 98,310 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 94,068 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 94,061 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 88,033 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 88,003 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 80,972 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 75,852 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 68,207 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2006 67,977 miles

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

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

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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W242 MFS is a 2000 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W242 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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W242 MFS is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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