2007 Honda Integra — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Honda Integra passed 86.8% of its 621 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 26.8% of the time, so this is 13.6pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, emissions & environmental and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (8.5%) and emissions & environmental (6.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, headlamp and washers — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 42 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2007 Integra fails 13.9% of the time in the 30-60k band and 16.4% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.5 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 20.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 16.1% in 2021 to 11.6% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.5% | 53 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 6.1% | 38 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.7% | 29 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.5% | 28 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.4% | 21 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.9% | 18 |
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 | 42 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 27 |
| 3 | Washers | 14 |
| 4 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 13 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 13 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
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 | 20.6% | 128 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.7% | 85 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.2% | 76 |
| 4 | Tyres | 11.9% | 74 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 5.8% | 36 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.3% | 27 |
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 | 36 | 13.9% |
| 60-90k | 106 | 11.3% |
| 90-120k | 195 | 13.9% |
| 120-150k | 143 | 11.2% |
| 150k+ | 128 | 16.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 162 | 16.1% |
| 2022 | 151 | 15.9% |
| 2023 | 135 | 11.1% |
| 2024 | 87 | 8.1% |
| 2025 | 86 | 11.6% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Integra
On a 2007 Integra, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (8.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (6.1% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Brakes (4.7% 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 2007 Honda Integras pass their MOT?
86.8% of the 621 2007 Honda Integra MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Honda Integra?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.5% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (6.1%).
Does the 2007 Integra get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.9% in the 30-60k band to 16.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 621 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.