2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Honda Accord MOT pass rate and common faults

3,048 MOT tests in 2024. 57.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time57.0%
Failed or needed repairs43.0%
Typical mileage at test132,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,048 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.1%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    121 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    124 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  9. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.9%
  2. Suspension23.1%
  3. Brakes16.5%
  4. Tyres9.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.1%
  7. Body & chassis5.4%
  8. Steering2.6%

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 worn14.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.0%
  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 2007 Honda Accord?

In 2024, 57.0% of 2007 Honda Accord cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,048 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 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 2007 Honda Accord reliable at MOT time?

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