2006 Honda Legend — MOT failures & pass rate
447 MOT tests on the 2006 Honda Legend are in this dataset, and 84.1% of them passed. That is 11.4 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.3%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (6.5%) and suspension (6.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, position lamp and wipers — service brake performance alone was recorded 18 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 14.0% in the 30-60k band and 18.6% in the 150k+ band, a 4.6-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 32.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 17.0% in 2021 to 13.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.5% | 29 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.0% | 27 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.6% | 25 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.7% | 21 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.0% | 18 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.7% | 12 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 18 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 15 |
| 3 | Wipers | 14 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 13 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 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 | 32.0% | 143 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.1% | 99 |
| 3 | Tyres | 21.5% | 96 |
| 4 | Visibility | 8.5% | 38 |
| 5 | Other defects | 8.1% | 36 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 7.6% | 34 |
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 | 43 | 14.0% |
| 60-90k | 159 | 17.0% |
| 90-120k | 124 | 13.7% |
| 120-150k | 67 | 17.9% |
| 150k+ | 43 | 18.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 112 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | 95 | 13.7% |
| 2023 | 93 | 20.4% |
| 2024 | 73 | 13.7% |
| 2025 | 74 | 13.5% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Legend
On a 2006 Legend, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (6.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (6.0% 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 (5.6% 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 2006 Honda Legends pass their MOT?
84.1% of the 447 2006 Honda Legend MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Honda Legend?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.5% of tests, followed by suspension (6.0%).
Does the 2006 Legend get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.0% in the 30-60k band to 18.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 447 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.