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A17 RFT

2004 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,576 mi
Last recorded109,576 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Accord96,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 RFT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 109,576 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 109,576 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 107,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 107,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 105,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 103,853 miles

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 103,853 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 100,574 miles

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 100,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high way too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high way too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 99,118 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stone chip (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in nearside front inner steering arm

Fail 26 Aug 2020 99,113 miles

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stone chip (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

play in nearside front inner steering arm

Pass 3 Sep 2019 96,336 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 91,435 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 86,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 86,803 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 81,241 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 75,745 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 70,147 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers smear slightly but clear screen ok

Pass 17 Sep 2013 63,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,768 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 43,124 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,124 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,616 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,757 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,312 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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A17 RFT is a 2004 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 96,604 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 A17 RFT, 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 22 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 RFT registered?

A17 RFT is a 2004 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is A17 RFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 RFT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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