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X283 ELF

2000 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,115 mi
Last recorded53,115 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX283 ELF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 53,115 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 53,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 45,921 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 37,300 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

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

Handbrake Slight Travel

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Seepage From Engine/Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering/Suspension Components General Rust

Pass 18 Mar 2023 37,296 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust System Deteriorated/Corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy, Aim Just Met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox has Seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering/Suspension Components General Surface Rust

Pass 5 Mar 2022 36,770 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system corroded

under vehicle / all steering + suspension component's corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2022 36,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides + slight wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system corroded

under vehicle / all steering + suspension component's corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 35,747 miles

underside of vehicle slighlty corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 35,061 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 33,933 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2018 32,460 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 30,849 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 29,139 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,777 miles

small chips in screen

Fail 14 Mar 2014 27,777 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

small chips in screen

Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,982 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 22,550 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 20,729 miles

Oil leak

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

all four tyres perished.

fuel tank damaged.

wipers worn.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,548 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 17,933 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 16,132 miles

both front tyres starting to perish on outer sidewall

nsf top balljoint weeping

slight damage to nsr tyre sidewall but not exposing canvas

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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X283 ELF is a 2000 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X283 ELF, 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 X283 ELF registered?

X283 ELF is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X283 ELF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X283 ELF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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