2014 Honda Odyssey — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2014 Honda Odyssey passed 87.6% of its 339 recorded MOT tests. That is 7.3 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 19.7%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 9.1% of all tests — 5.6 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, headlamp aim and position lamp — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 14 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2014 Odyssey fails 14.5% of the time in the 30-60k band and 12.5% at 90-120k, a spread of only 2.0 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 13.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 23.3% in 2021 to 9.4% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.1% | 31 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.5% | 12 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.6% | 9 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.6% | 9 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.6% | 9 |
| 6 | Steering | 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 | Rear fog lamp | 14 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 8 |
| 4 | Wipers | 8 |
| 5 | Switch | 7 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 13.9% | 47 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.5% | 39 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.3% | 35 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 8.6% | 29 |
| 5 | Steering | 6.2% | 21 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.0% | 17 |
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 | 110 | 14.5% |
| 60-90k | 121 | 7.4% |
| 90-120k | 56 | 12.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30 | 23.3% |
| 2022 | 41 | 12.2% |
| 2023 | 48 | 10.4% |
| 2024 | 82 | 14.6% |
| 2025 | 138 | 9.4% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Odyssey
On a 2014 Odyssey, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (9.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.5% 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.
- Visibility (2.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2014 Honda Odysseys pass their MOT?
87.6% of the 339 2014 Honda Odyssey MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Honda Odyssey?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.1% of tests, followed by brakes (3.5%).
Does the 2014 Odyssey get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.5% in the 30-60k band to 12.5% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 339 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.