2004 Honda Accord 2.0L Petrol · LA53 GXM
2004 Honda Accord (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 249,753 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA ACCORD
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 249,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LA53 GXM Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2022
- 249,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA53 GXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Honda Accord (LA53 GXM) between January 2007 and February 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
LA53 GXM Mileage History
- 08/01/200751,708 mi
- 20/08/200758,330 mi+6,622 mi
- 26/01/200863,691 mi+5,361 mi
- 06/01/200971,752 mi+8,061 mi
- 14/01/201078,882 mi+7,130 mi
- 14/01/201078,882 mi
- 29/01/201187,905 mi+9,023 mi
- 28/01/201299,812 mi+11,907 mi
- 26/01/2013109,212 mi+9,400 mi
- 24/01/2014126,022 mi+16,810 mi
- 31/01/2015138,147 mi+12,125 mi
- 20/01/2016145,417 mi+7,270 mi
- 20/01/2017158,892 mi+13,475 mi
- 23/01/2018176,726 mi+17,834 mi
- 23/01/2019193,132 mi+16,406 mi
- 21/01/2020213,474 mi+20,342 mi
- 21/01/2021228,931 mi+15,457 mi
- 21/01/2021228,931 mi
- 21/02/2022249,753 mi+20,822 mi
Average of roughly 13,097 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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