MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA ACCORDs year 1985

Review the list of common HONDA ACCORD failures below or to perform a specific mot history check on your HONDA then use our popular KnowYourCar service

mot history

Pass percent:54.09%

(The average a petrol HONDA ACCORD year 1985 passes without issue)

Based on:721 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	52
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	44
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	39
Headlamp aim out of alignment	38
Registration plate lamp issues	34
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Registration plate issues	15
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	12
Brake pipe excessively corroded	12
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	8
Rear brake application uneven	8
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear brake binding	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Outer Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot\|s\| or their associated mountings locking device insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	1
Offside Inner Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area \| seat/ belt mount \| \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \| seat/ belt mount \| \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing edge \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer cill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer cill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Centre Stop lamp insecure \|1.2.1a\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp missing \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe seriously damaged \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel \|3.3.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers dont return to base automatically. (3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several places (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Horn control insecure \|1.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired and rear outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

Got suggestions? We’re improving this section all the time. If you have any suggestions, please let us know.

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA ACCORDs year 1985

Find us on Facebook