Honda Elysion MOT pass rate & common failures
4,061 MOT tests on the Honda Elysion (2004–2022) give it an 82.0% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (20.4% fail rate), the Elysion comes out 2.4pp better. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 15.1% of all tests — 10.6 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, position lamp and headlamp aim — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 273 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.6% in the 0-30k band and 22.3% in the 150k+ band, a 16.7-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 24.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 16.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 18.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Elysion model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 259 | 81.1% | 18.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 172 | 78.5% | 21.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 436 | 80.5% | 19.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 598 | 83.1% | 16.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 438 | 82.0% | 18.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 272 | 87.5% | 12.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 170 | 84.1% | 15.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 110 | 90.0% | 10.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 37 | 91.9% | 8.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 102 | 82.3% | 17.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2016 | 162 | 79.0% | 21.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2017 | 293 | 81.6% | 18.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2018 | 313 | 76.4% | 23.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2019 | 202 | 85.6% | 14.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 248 | 79.8% | 20.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2021 | 215 | 82.8% | 17.2% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.1% | 613 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.5% | 184 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.2% | 169 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.0% | 164 |
| 5 | Brakes | 3.3% | 133 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.9% | 77 |
| 7 | Steering | 1.8% | 73 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 59 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rear fog lamp | 273 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 192 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 165 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 134 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 121 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 109 |
| 7 | Wipers | 107 |
| 8 | Tread depth | 101 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 24.1% | 977 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.5% | 791 |
| 3 | Brakes | 16.1% | 655 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 12.8% | 521 |
| 5 | Other defects | 7.2% | 294 |
| 6 | Steering | 6.6% | 268 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 36 | 5.6% |
| 30-60k | 631 | 14.9% |
| 60-90k | 1,467 | 17.3% |
| 90-120k | 1,067 | 18.3% |
| 120-150k | 528 | 21.2% |
| 150k+ | 328 | 22.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 694 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | 786 | 17.7% |
| 2023 | 853 | 19.1% |
| 2024 | 874 | 18.9% |
| 2025 | 854 | 18.0% |
What to check before buying a Honda Elysion
- Lighting & signalling (15.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (4.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Visibility (4.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda Elysion?
82.0% of the 4,061 Honda Elysion MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 18.0% fail rate, across model years 2004–2022.
What does the Honda Elysion most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.1% of tests, then suspension (4.5%).
How much does mileage affect Elysion MOT results?
Fail rates run at 5.6% for cars in the 0-30k band and 22.3% for 150k+, a 16.7-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,061 MOT tests. 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.