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FC03 NFP

2003 Honda Pilot

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

171,413 mi
Last recorded171,413 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Pilot65,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 NFP
MakeHonda
ModelPilot
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 171,413 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S Front arm mounting bushes starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S Surface corrosion and paint coming off. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S Bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs and subframe mountings corroded but solid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 165,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 161,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 157,972 miles

general corroded

Pass 10 May 2021 156,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2021 156,192 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 May 2020 154,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 144,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 144,463 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 134,399 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 127,657 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 119,684 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 119,684 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 112,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 14 May 2015 112,228 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 27 May 2014 107,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear 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)

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

both front side repeators slight insecure

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to come away from arms

cat heatshield deteriorated and loose

no reverse lights when in reverse

Fail 23 May 2014 107,334 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear 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)

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

both front side repeators slight insecure

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to come away from arms

cat heatshield deteriorated and loose

Fail 23 Apr 2013 96,532 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 96,532 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 85,311 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 73,066 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,066 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,334 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 58,919 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 58,890 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 46,566 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 38,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Honda Pilot?

Based on 1,207 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
9,639
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 31
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 20
fog lamp missing 19
fog lamp switch missing 15
Side repeater missing 14
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FC03 NFP is a 2003 Honda Pilot in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Honda Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 65,502 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 Pilot fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FC03 NFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Pilot typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FC03 NFP is a 2003 Honda Pilot, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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