2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Honda Accord MOT pass rate and common faults

526 MOT tests in 2024. 53.8% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time53.8%
Failed or needed repairs46.2%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 526 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.9%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.0%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.3%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.8%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits4.8%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.6%
  7. Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.0%
  8. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    24 marked dangerous
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics30.8%
  2. Brakes25.9%
  3. Suspension23.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks21.5%
  5. Body & chassis13.7%
  6. Steering11.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  8. Tyres6.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Honda Accord?

In 2024, 53.8% of 2001 Honda Accord cars passed their MOT first time, across 526 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Honda Accord?

The most common failure reasons were steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Honda Accord reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).