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J517 MTY

2003 Honda Beat

Silver Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,787 mi
Last recorded101,787 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda Beat99,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ517 MTY
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2022 101,787 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 101,550 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 101,514 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 101,030 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 99,280 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 99,281 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak from engine ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 99,004 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 98,907 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,689 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 98,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 98,518 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 98,082 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 98,082 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 96,864 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 96,864 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 93,491 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 91,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 91,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 86,277 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 85,861 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 84,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Honda Beat?

Based on 1,958 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
896
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
fog lamp not working 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
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J517 MTY is a 2003 Honda Beat in Silver with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Honda Beat models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 99,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Beat fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J517 MTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Beat typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Beat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J517 MTY registered?

J517 MTY is a 2003 Honda Beat, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for J517 MTY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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