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Honda Accord MOT Results

Registered in 2003
54.0% pass rate
from 2,635 tests in 2021
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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Accord is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Suspension arms (81% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Ball joint (92% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (25% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint (98% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.038% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (35% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.95% fail on Other suspension component (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.57% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.23% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.34% fail on Springs (91% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers (72% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.076% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.076% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.3% fail on Headlamps (57% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.9% fail on Headlamp (65% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.7% fail on Stop lamp (24% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (99% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.91% fail on Direction indicators (61% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Flashing type (61% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.30% fail on Individual direction indicators (80% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.65% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.038% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.038% fail on Horn
    • 0.49% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (64% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance (21% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (46% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (50% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (57% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.038% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (35% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (33% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.076% fail on Service brake imbalance (87% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance (81% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (52% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Brake pads (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.91% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.91% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Linkage (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Lever
        • 0.038% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 3.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.38% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.076% fail on Pedal
    • 0.23% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.23% fail on Lever
    • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.19% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.038% fail on Valves
    • 0.15% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 8.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.7% fail on Spark ignition (21% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 3.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.15% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.038% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.27% fail on Compression ignition (74% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.038% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.038% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.076% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.076% fail on Undertray
  • 8.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.038% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.038% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres (21% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Condition (48% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.49% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (40% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.87% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.87% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.76% fail on Transmission (77% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Joints (79% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.038% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.038% fail on Joints
    • 0.46% fail on Doors
      • 0.46% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.46% fail on Door condition
    • 0.38% fail on Chassis
      • 0.38% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.038% fail on Tank
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.076% fail on Other body component
      • 0.038% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray
    • 0.038% fail on Floor
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.38% fail on Condition
    • 0.83% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.038% fail on Airbags
      • 0.038% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.0% fail on Steering (55% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components (67% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Locking devices (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.038% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.61% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.61% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.34% fail on Power steering
      • 0.19% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
      • 0.038% fail on Operation
    • 0.038% fail on Steering play
      • 0.038% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Attachment (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Condition
  • 0.72% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plates
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