Honda Accord: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Of the 193,297 Honda Accord MOT tests in this dataset, 16.7% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 2005 and 2006 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 323 | 13.9% |
| 1996 | 459 | 10.7% |
| 1997 | 647 | 12.2% |
| 1998 | 1,390 | 14.4% |
| 1999 | 3,760 | 16.1% |
| 2000 | 6,336 | 17.2% |
| 2001 | 4,786 | 16.6% |
| 2002 | 4,910 | 17.5% |
| 2003 | 12,334 | 18.6% |
| 2004 | 19,358 | 19.4% |
| 2005 | 22,703 | 19.6% |
| 2006 | 21,731 | 19.6% |
| 2007 | 23,449 | 19.0% |
| 2008 | 19,899 | 16.3% |
| 2009 | 19,916 | 14.0% |
| 2010 | 7,986 | 12.0% |
| 2011 | 7,773 | 11.6% |
| 2012 | 7,212 | 10.8% |
| 2013 | 2,971 | 8.0% |
| 2014 | 2,511 | 7.6% |
| 2015 | 920 | 4.9% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.