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OV53LJZ
2003 HONDA ACCORD
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1998cc
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- Registration OV53LJZ
- Manufacturer HONDA
- Model ACCORD
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
19
Passes
14
Failures
57.58%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
26 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 325,441 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
24 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 325,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 321,260 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 321,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 316,894 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- engine light on
27 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 316,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine light on
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 312,152 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
22 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 312,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
29 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 307,205 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust poor
29 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 307,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust poor
26 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 303,446 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2021 1 Jul 202625 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 303,446 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
24 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 298,988 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2020 1 Jul 202619 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 298,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
25 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 294,348 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2019 1 Jul 202625 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 294,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
22 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 289,081 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge & flat spots on tread (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 289,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge & flat spots on tread (4.1.E.1)
27 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 283,571 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017 1 Jul 202627 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 283,571 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
26 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 278,335 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016 1 Jul 202625 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 278,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
10 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 273,164 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2015 1 Jul 202610 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 273,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
28 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 262,769 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
21 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 262,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
- Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
23 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 228,221 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2013 1 Jul 202624 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 184,509 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2012 1 Jul 202624 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 184,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 161,386 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2011 1 Jul 202615 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 112,798 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2009 1 Jul 202611 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 68,975 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2008 1 Jul 202614 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,631 MI
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OV53LJZ was registered on 2003-10-03
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