2002 Honda Integra — MOT failures & pass rate
443 MOT tests on the 2002 Honda Integra are in this dataset, and 89.4% of them passed. That is 16.6 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.2%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, emissions & environmental and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.3% of tests against 5.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, rear fog lamp and position lamp — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 29 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.6% in the 60-90k band and 20.4% in the 150k+ band, a 11.8-point spread — more than double.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 13.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 12.1% in 2021 to 9.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.3% | 37 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 5.2% | 23 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.6% | 16 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.3% | 10 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.3% | 10 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.6% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 29 |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp | 18 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 15 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 5 | Washers | 7 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 7 |
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 | 13.3% | 59 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.8% | 39 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.0% | 31 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 4.5% | 20 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.8% | 17 |
| 6 | Other defects | 2.3% | 10 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 116 | 8.6% |
| 90-120k | 160 | 9.4% |
| 120-150k | 86 | 11.6% |
| 150k+ | 49 | 20.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 66 | 12.1% |
| 2022 | 60 | 15.0% |
| 2023 | 61 | 11.5% |
| 2024 | 124 | 8.9% |
| 2025 | 132 | 9.1% |
What to check before buying a 2002 Integra
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 8.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (8.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (5.2% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Brakes (3.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2002 Honda Integras pass their MOT?
89.4% of the 443 2002 Honda Integra MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2002 Honda Integra?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.3% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (5.2%).
Does the 2002 Integra get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.6% in the 60-90k band to 20.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 443 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.