2005 Honda Integra — MOT failures & pass rate
441 MOT tests on the 2005 Honda Integra are in this dataset, and 87.8% of them passed. That is 15.4 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.6%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 9.5% of all tests — 4.5 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, rear fog lamp and component mounting prescribed areas — headlamp aim alone was recorded 22 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 7.9% versus 12.8%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 15.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 14.3% in 2021 to 10.6% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.5% | 42 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.0% | 22 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.8% | 21 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.5% | 11 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 8 |
| 6 | Steering | 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 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp | 19 |
| 3 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 14 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 13 |
| 5 | Catalyst emissions | 13 |
| 6 | Service brake imbalance | 10 |
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 | 15.7% | 69 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.3% | 50 |
| 3 | Tyres | 11.3% | 50 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.5% | 33 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 5.4% | 24 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.0% | 22 |
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 | 47 | 12.8% |
| 60-90k | 96 | 13.5% |
| 90-120k | 192 | 14.1% |
| 120-150k | 68 | 7.3% |
| 150k+ | 38 | 7.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91 | 14.3% |
| 2022 | 84 | 11.9% |
| 2023 | 92 | 12.0% |
| 2024 | 89 | 12.4% |
| 2025 | 85 | 10.6% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Integra
On a 2005 Integra, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (9.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (5.0% 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.
- Brakes (4.8% 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 2005 Honda Integras pass their MOT?
87.8% of the 441 2005 Honda Integra MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Honda Integra?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.5% of tests, followed by suspension (5.0%).
Does the 2005 Integra get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.8% in the 30-60k band to 7.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 441 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.