2000 Honda Shuttle — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 251 MOT tests, the 2000 Honda Shuttle recorded a 74.9% pass rate. That is 1.7 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.8%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (12.3%) and brakes (11.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, rigid brake pipes and headlamp aim — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 18 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 23.5% of 60-90k cars fail, rising to 30.8% once past 120-150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 52.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 26.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.3% | 31 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.9% | 30 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.6% | 24 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 7.2% | 18 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.4% | 16 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.4% | 11 |
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 | 18 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 16 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 13 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 13 |
| 6 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 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 | 52.2% | 131 |
| 2 | Tyres | 29.1% | 73 |
| 3 | Brakes | 27.5% | 69 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.1% | 43 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 16.3% | 41 |
| 6 | Other defects | 13.2% | 33 |
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 | 51 | 23.5% |
| 90-120k | 105 | 20.0% |
| 120-150k | 52 | 30.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82 | 26.8% |
| 2022 | 56 | 21.4% |
| 2023 | 42 | 19.1% |
| 2024 | 37 | 29.7% |
| 2025 | 34 | 29.4% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Shuttle
On a 2000 Shuttle, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 12.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (12.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (11.9% 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 (9.6% 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 2000 Honda Shuttles pass their MOT?
74.9% of the 251 2000 Honda Shuttle MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Honda Shuttle?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.3% of tests, followed by brakes (11.9%).
Does the 2000 Shuttle get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.5% in the 60-90k band to 30.8% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 251 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.