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N178 CAV

2003 Honda Odyssey

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

265,499 mi
Last recorded265,499 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Honda Odyssey83,789 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 CAV
MakeHonda
ModelOdyssey
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 265,499 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 265,491 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2008 239,338 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 239,338 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 224,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Jan 2008 224,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Dec 2006 204,364 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 189,729 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 189,112 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Honda Odyssey?

Based on 18,538 MOT tests across 2,632 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
7,474
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 836
Steering rack gaiter split 662
fog lamp not working 565
constant velocity joint gaiter split 477
position lamp(s) not working 452
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N178 CAV is a 2003 Honda Odyssey in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Honda Odyssey models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 83,789 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 Odyssey fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 836 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N178 CAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Odyssey typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Odyssey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N178 CAV is a 2003 Honda Odyssey, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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