Honda Elysion
From 1,375 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 52 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 52 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 45 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 41 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 40 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 35 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 34 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 31 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 27 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 26 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 21 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 27.3% of Elysion failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £72.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 91.9% | an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2008 | 81.6% | an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2007 | 75% | a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2006 | 73.1% | a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Elysions tested had between 60,220 and 101,902 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 81,525 median miles, the Elysion has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Elysion MOT pass rate?
The Honda Elysion has a 80.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,375 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Elysion?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Elysion is a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 52 failures. Other common issues include an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Elysion at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Elysion is 81,525 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 60,220 and 101,902 miles.
Buying a used Elysion?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 80.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £72 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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