2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Honda Accord MOT pass rate and common faults

686 MOT tests in 2024. 54.4% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time54.4%
Failed or needed repairs45.6%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 686 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits6.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.8%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.8%
  4. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.2%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.5%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.2%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.2%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.6%
  2. Brakes26.4%
  3. Emissions & leaks21.1%
  4. Suspension20.8%
  5. Body & chassis15.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  7. Steering7.0%
  8. Tyres4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.2%

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: catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits. 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 2000 Honda Accord?

In 2024, 54.4% of 2000 Honda Accord cars passed their MOT first time, across 686 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Honda Accord?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Honda Accord reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).