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Honda Accord MOT Results

Registered in 2004
56.4% pass rate
from 4,130 tests in 2021
(7.5% better than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Accord is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.0% fail on Headlamps (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Headlamp (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (25% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators (62% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type (62% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.17% fail on Individual direction indicators (90% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.85% fail on Battery(ies) (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.024% fail on Horn
    • 0.48% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (62% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.024% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.34% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.34% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.097% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.024% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.024% fail on Switch
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 9.8% fail on Suspension arms (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.048% fail on Suspension arm (89% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover (56% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (38% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Other suspension component (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.048% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.92% fail on Wheel bearings (38% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Shock absorbers (56% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.097% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.097% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.17% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Axles
      • 0.024% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.024% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.024% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.024% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.024% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.024% fail on Suspension unit
  • 12% fail on Brakes (13% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance (32% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (39% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (35% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.097% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.048% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.073% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.048% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.024% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.44% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp) (60% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance (62% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Brake performance not tested (74% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (31% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads (50% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.073% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Cable
        • 0.048% fail on Lever
    • 3.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.58% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.41% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal
    • 0.51% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.48% fail on Lever
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.024% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.097% fail on Flexible brake hoses (73% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 7.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.097% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.073% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.048% fail on Window (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.048% fail on View to rear (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Mirrors (79% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (14% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (15% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.90% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.12% fail on Catalytic converter (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.94% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.39% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.048% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.048% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.073% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.073% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.048% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.048% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.048% fail on Undertray
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres (17% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (33% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system (38% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Transmission (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Drive shafts (75% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.024% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.024% fail on Joints
      • 0.024% fail on Belts
    • 0.58% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.58% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.27% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.19% fail on Chassis (61% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Chassis condition (61% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Tank
      • 0.048% fail on Pipe
    • 0.17% fail on Doors (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
      • 0.024% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.024% fail on Door condition
    • 0.12% fail on Undertray
    • 0.073% fail on Seats
      • 0.048% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.024% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.048% fail on Body (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Panel
    • 0.048% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.048% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.024% fail on Cabs
      • 0.024% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.024% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 2.1% fail on Steering (53% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Steering linkage components (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Track rod end (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.073% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.90% fail on Power steering (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Pipes and hoses (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Operation
      • 0.19% fail on Other components
    • 0.29% fail on Steering gear (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Steering rack (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Steering box
    • 0.024% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (60% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Seat belts (43% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Prescribed areas (44% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Condition
      • 0.024% fail on Requirements
    • 0.31% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.73% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.65% fail on Attachment (86% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Condition
  • 0.46% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plates
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