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EA03 HDJ

2003 Honda Hornet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,788 mi
Last recorded36,788 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda Hornet14,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 HDJ
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 36,788 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 35,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy very slight (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 34,167 miles

head races slightly notchy

Fail 18 Aug 2018 34,162 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

head races slightly notchy

Pass 21 Jul 2017 30,505 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 27,464 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 24,005 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 Jul 2014 23,365 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jul 2013 21,916 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 21,836 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2012 19,784 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Jul 2011 17,372 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 17,369 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 16,048 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2009 15,331 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,381 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 12,756 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2006 9,852 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Hornet?

Based on 6,744 MOT tests across 536 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
1,043
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
536
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
reflector on motorcycle missing 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 42
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EA03 HDJ is a 2003 Honda Hornet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Honda Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 14,996 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 Hornet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA03 HDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Hornet typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA03 HDJ is a 2003 Honda Hornet, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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