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W478 SLC

2000 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,445 mi
Last recorded105,445 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 SLC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 105,445 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 105,271 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 97,861 miles

rear brake discs poor

Fail 25 Sep 2024 97,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake discs poor

Pass 13 Sep 2023 90,287 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust in poor condition advise replacing

Fail 13 Sep 2023 90,287 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust in poor condition advise replacing

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 87,077 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2021 85,997 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 85,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 84,315 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 84,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 80,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate poor

Fuel pipes corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front door mirror poor

Rear rear number plate poor

Pass 30 May 2018 76,370 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2018 76,370 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 73,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 May 2016 71,211 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 68,735 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 May 2015 68,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 65,131 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre wotn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread splitting

oil overfilled

Fail 28 May 2014 65,131 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wotn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread splitting

oil overfilled

Pass 29 May 2013 63,583 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,120 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,801 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 58,916 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 57,852 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,957 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,529 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 48,365 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 SLC is a 2000 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SLC, 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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What year was W478 SLC registered?

W478 SLC is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W478 SLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W478 SLC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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