2006 Honda Elysion — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 436 MOT tests, the 2006 Honda Elysion recorded an 80.5% pass rate. That is 8.0 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.5%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 16.5% of all tests — 10.8 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, stop lamp and position lamp — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 31 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2006 Elysion fails 13.8% of the time in the 30-60k band and 16.7% at 120-150k, a spread of only 2.9 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 31.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 14.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.5% | 72 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.7% | 25 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.4% | 19 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.2% | 14 |
| 5 | Tyres | 3.2% | 14 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.8% | 12 |
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 | 31 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 20 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 18 |
| 4 | Ball joint dust cover | 17 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 16 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 15 |
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 | 31.6% | 138 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.7% | 86 |
| 3 | Brakes | 17.7% | 77 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 13.3% | 58 |
| 5 | Steering | 7.1% | 31 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.3% | 23 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 87 | 13.8% |
| 60-90k | 159 | 23.9% |
| 90-120k | 120 | 20.8% |
| 120-150k | 42 | 16.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 61 | 14.8% |
| 2022 | 66 | 13.6% |
| 2023 | 81 | 17.3% |
| 2024 | 116 | 23.3% |
| 2025 | 112 | 23.2% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Elysion
On a 2006 Elysion, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 16.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (16.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (5.7% 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 (4.4% 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
How many 2006 Honda Elysions pass their MOT?
80.5% of the 436 2006 Honda Elysion MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Honda Elysion?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.5% of tests, followed by suspension (5.7%).
Does the 2006 Elysion get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.8% in the 30-60k band to 16.7% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 436 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.