Honda Trx
From 224 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play and number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off. The top issue, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 6 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 direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 4 |
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 3 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 2 |
| audible warning inoperative | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
| stop lamps all missing or inoperative | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 30.4% of Trx 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 £87.
Typical mileage
Half of all Trxs tested had between 2,631 and 11,625 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 8,116 median miles, the Trx has 0.149 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 Trx MOT pass rate?
The Honda Trx has a 87.9% MOT pass rate based on 224 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Trx?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Trx is a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Trx at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Trx is 8,116 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 2,631 and 11,625 miles.
Buying a used Trx?
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.
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