2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Honda Accord MOT pass rate and common faults

2,852 MOT tests in 2024. 56.2% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time56.2%
Failed or needed repairs43.8%
Typical mileage at test129,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,852 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.9%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.3%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    139 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.7%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    112 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.9%
  2. Suspension20.7%
  3. Brakes18.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.6%
  6. Tyres8.9%
  7. Body & chassis6.1%
  8. Steering3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2005 Honda Accord?

In 2024, 56.2% of 2005 Honda Accord cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,852 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Honda Accord?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Honda Accord reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).