2003 Honda Accord 2.0L Petrol · RF03 AYB
2003 Honda Accord (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 148,339 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA ACCORD
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,339 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.
RF03 AYB Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 148,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF03 AYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Accord (RF03 AYB) between April 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RF03 AYB Mileage History
- 03/04/200623,138 mi
- 16/04/200729,312 mi+6,174 mi
- 10/04/200833,989 mi+4,677 mi
- 24/03/200937,896 mi+3,907 mi
- 15/04/201041,852 mi+3,956 mi
- 12/04/201145,995 mi+4,143 mi
- 17/04/201249,410 mi+3,415 mi
- 16/04/201352,919 mi+3,509 mi
- 14/05/201456,836 mi+3,917 mi
- 12/05/201560,313 mi+3,477 mi
- 12/05/201560,327 mi+14 mi
- 04/05/201664,104 mi+3,777 mi
- 10/05/201766,415 mi+2,311 mi
- 08/05/201868,723 mi+2,308 mi
- 10/05/201868,751 mi+28 mi
- 08/05/201972,444 mi+3,693 mi
- 09/05/201972,444 mi
- 23/06/202079,059 mi+6,615 mi
- 23/06/202187,374 mi+8,315 mi
- 17/06/202296,594 mi+9,220 mi
- 21/06/2023110,210 mi+13,616 mi
- 03/07/2024131,059 mi+20,849 mi
- 08/07/2024131,593 mi+534 mi
- 02/09/2025148,338 mi+16,745 mi
- 27/10/2025148,339 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,399 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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