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W478 MEN

2000 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,790 mi
Last recorded97,790 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 MEN
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2024 97,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back and middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 97,789 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 97,776 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 97,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2021 97,774 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 97,774 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 97,769 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 97,766 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 97,758 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 97,758 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 97,753 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 97,694 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 97,634 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 97,490 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 97,386 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 97,030 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 96,401 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 96,401 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 91,780 miles

Very strong advisory on front and rear tyres worn and scrub inner tread

Pass 10 Sep 2009 87,537 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 80,418 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 74,664 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 68,444 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 68,444 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2005 58,680 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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W478 MEN is a 2000 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W478 MEN, 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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W478 MEN is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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