2004 Honda Integra — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2004 Honda Integra passed 88.6% of its 341 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (27.7% fail rate), the 2004 Integra comes out 16.2pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.8% of tests against 4.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, catalyst emissions and position lamp — headlamp alone was recorded 12 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2004 Integra fails 13.0% of the time in the 60-90k band and 15.7% at 120-150k, a spread of only 2.7 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 17.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 12.9% in 2021 to 8.4% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.8% | 30 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.1% | 14 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.5% | 12 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.6% | 9 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.1% | 7 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.5% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 12 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 12 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 10 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 5 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 8 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 6 |
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 | 17.3% | 59 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.1% | 31 |
| 3 | Tyres | 8.5% | 29 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.9% | 20 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.1% | 14 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 3.2% | 11 |
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 | 131 | 13.0% |
| 90-120k | 114 | 9.7% |
| 120-150k | 51 | 15.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 62 | 12.9% |
| 2022 | 64 | 17.2% |
| 2023 | 50 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | 82 | 12.2% |
| 2025 | 83 | 8.4% |
What to check before buying a 2004 Integra
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 8.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (8.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.1% 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.
- Suspension (3.5% 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.
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 2004 Honda Integras pass their MOT?
88.6% of the 341 2004 Honda Integra MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2004 Honda Integra?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.8% of tests, followed by brakes (4.1%).
Does the 2004 Integra get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.0% in the 60-90k band to 15.7% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 341 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.