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Honda Accord MOT Results

Registered in 2005
57.0% pass rate
from 4,821 tests in 2021
(7.4% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Accord is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.8% fail on Headlamps (49% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Headlamp (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.021% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (80% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.91% fail on Direction indicators (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Flashing type (65% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.31% fail on Individual direction indicators (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.75% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.73% fail on Battery(ies) (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.021% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.60% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (42% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp (41% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp (41% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.083% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.021% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.021% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.021% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Suspension (11% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Suspension arms (56% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Pins and bushes (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover (50% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Suspension arm
    • 6.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (20% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (55% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint (88% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.81% fail on Wheel bearings (44% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (58% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Other suspension component (81% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.021% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers (67% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Mounting
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Sub-frame (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.062% fail on Macpherson strut (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.021% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.041% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.041% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 6.0% fail on Brake performance (19% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (23% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (33% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.062% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.083% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.041% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.041% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.46% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (52% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance (48% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.083% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested (69% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (47% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (85% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Brake pads (86% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.93% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.021% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.062% fail on Lever
        • 0.041% fail on Cable
        • 0.041% fail on Linkage
    • 4.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Electronic stability control (84% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.62% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.27% fail on Pedal
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.41% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.083% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.021% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.021% fail on Window
    • 0.062% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.041% fail on View to rear (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Mirrors (80% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (27% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (27% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Spark ignition (35% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (46% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.062% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.041% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.021% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.041% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.95% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.041% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.041% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.19% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.083% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.041% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.041% fail on Undertray
  • 3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (60% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (55% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Drive shafts (78% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.041% fail on Prop shafts (79% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Joints
    • 0.54% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.54% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.23% fail on Chassis
      • 0.23% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Tank
      • 0.062% fail on Pipe
      • 0.062% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Hose
    • 0.19% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.062% fail on Panel
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Doors (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.083% fail on Door condition
      • 0.062% fail on Other passenger's door (75% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Door condition (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Undertray
    • 0.021% fail on Towbar
      • 0.021% fail on Vehicle structure
  • 2.4% fail on Steering (38% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Track rod end (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Locking devices (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Pipes and hoses (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
      • 0.041% fail on Pump
      • 0.021% fail on Rams
    • 0.46% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.44% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.021% fail on Operation
    • 0.062% fail on Steering play
      • 0.062% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.021% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (52% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Seat belts (34% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.37% fail on Condition
      • 0.021% fail on Requirements
    • 0.46% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.71% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.58% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.54% fail on Attachment
    • 0.041% fail on Condition
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