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X281 BLA

2000 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

115,319 mi
Last recorded115,319 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 BLA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 115,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering fluid leak from rack assembly - monitor

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 115,313 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering fluid leak from rack assembly - monitor

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 109,958 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (towards the rear) at rear retaining clip to body (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid leakage from steering rack assembly not excessive - monitor reservoir fluid level.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH nearside & offside floorpans within front subframe rear mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 109,957 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (towards the rear) at rear retaining clip to body (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (towards the rear) at rear retaining clip to body (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid leakage from steering rack assembly not excessive - monitor reservoir fluid level.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH nearside & offside floorpans within front subframe rear mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 103,316 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (towards the rear) at rear retaining clip to body - (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (towards the rear) at rear retaining clip to body -JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - MONITOR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid leakage from steering rack assembly not excessive but level in reservoir low - topped up - monitor

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & offside floorpans within front subframe rear mounting point perscribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 103,316 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (towards the rear) at rear retaining clip to body - (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (towards the rear) at rear retaining clip to body -JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - MONITOR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid leakage from steering rack assembly not excessive but level in reservoir low - topped up - monitor

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & offside floorpans within front subframe rear mounting point perscribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 97,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH nearside & offside front to rear corroded in several places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Output, aim & pattern reduced due to deterioration of front lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm inner & outer bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Output, aim & pattern reduced due to deterioration of front lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm inner & outer bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump noisy in operation-reservoir empty-topped up to correct level & tested- monitor.

Fail 15 Oct 2021 97,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH nearside & offside front to rear corroded in several places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Output, aim & pattern reduced due to deterioration of front lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm inner & outer bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Output, aim & pattern reduced due to deterioration of front lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm inner & outer bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pump noisy in operation-reservoir empty-topped up to correct level & tested- monitor.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 92,429 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +rear exhaust badly deteriorated/flange badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s showing deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s rear tyre sidewall showing slight deterioration

slight corrosion showing in places

Fail 7 Oct 2020 92,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking rack+boot leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +rear exhaust badly deteriorated/flange badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s deteriorated/deteriorated on limit (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s showing deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s rear tyre sidewall showing slight deterioration

slight corrosion showing in places

Pass 28 Oct 2019 86,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on limt (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leaking on limit (2.1.5 (a))

both headlamps deteriorated on limit

n/s rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

rear suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion showing in places

Fail 22 Oct 2019 86,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on limt (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leaking on limit (2.1.5 (a))

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

both headlamps deteriorated on limit

n/s rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

rear suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion showing in places

Pass 24 Oct 2018 78,130 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack weeping on limit (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake stiff+poor 17%

headlamps deteriorated/on limit

Fail 17 Oct 2018 78,130 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding +bearing unchecked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack weeping on limit (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake stiff+poor 17%

headlamps deteriorated/on limit

Pass 11 Sep 2017 72,076 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 72,075 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 68,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 68,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 65,116 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 65,116 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 61,567 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 56,985 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 54,112 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 54,112 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,021 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 46,692 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,692 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 40,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,479 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,204 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 32,563 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

rear number plate poor condition

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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X281 BLA is a 2000 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 X281 BLA, 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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X281 BLA is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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