Honda Accord
MOT data from 44,997 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 75.9%. Average mileage at test: 126,138 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3,649 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2,443 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1,723 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1,084 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 1,064 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 988 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 979 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 922 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 916 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 899 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 26,576 | 75.9% |
| Diesel | 18,192 | 75.9% |
| LP | 139 | 72.7% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 157 | 70.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | |||
| 1997 | 225 | 69.3% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 1998 | 566 | 74.4% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | |||
| 1999 | 1,406 | 73.2% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2000 | 1,252 | 67.8% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2001 | 941 | 71.4% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2002 | 893 | 69.1% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2003 | 2,563 | 72.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2004 | 3,942 | 72.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2005 | 4,717 | 74.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2006 | 4,717 | 73.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2007 | 5,280 | 74.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2008 | 4,641 | 77% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2009 | 5,063 | 78.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2010 | 1,977 | 82.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2011 | 2,121 | 81.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2012 | 1,974 | 81.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2013 | 793 | 82% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2014 | 676 | 86.2% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2015 | 260 | 88.1% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view, headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
96,766 mi
Median
137,690 mi
75th percentile
168,863 mi
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