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W553 SLE

2000 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,418 mi
Last recorded133,418 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 SLE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 133,418 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 132,324 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 131,780 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 130,530 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 125,993 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 125,993 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 121,120 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 116,430 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 116,430 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 111,780 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 104,302 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 104,302 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 98,033 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 92,366 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 92,366 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 84,498 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 84,498 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 79,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 79,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 74,101 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 60,930 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 50,326 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,750 miles

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 5 Oct 2005 33,151 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pads low

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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W553 SLE is a 2000 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W553 SLE, 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 W553 SLE registered?

W553 SLE is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W553 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W553 SLE shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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