Honda Accord (2001)
2001 Honda Accord
CarHunch analysed 14,270 real MOT records for the 2001 Honda Accord. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Honda Accord has a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.9%, which trails the UK average of 80% by a meaningful margin, and nearly 30% of these cars have recorded dangerous defects—a significant concern that should prompt a thorough pre-purchase inspection. With nearly 4.5 failures per vehicle on average, you should expect meaningful repair bills when these cars come due for their MOT.
At 83,600 miles median mileage, these are elderly vehicles that have covered a reasonable distance, and the high advisory count (16.4 per car) reflects the wear and corrosion typical of 23-year-old UK-registered cars. Before buying, insist on seeing a full MOT history and have a trusted mechanic inspect the suspension, brakes, and underside—the advisory patterns on Accords of this age centre on structural and safety-critical components.
What to check before buying a 2001 Honda Accord
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 29.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 14,234 | 71.9% | 4.08 |
| LPG (0%) | 22 | 67.9% | 4.05 |
| Diesel (0%) | 8 | 69.2% | 4.5 |
| Other (0%) | 3 | 74.3% | 2 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 75.4% | 4.5 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 64.3% | 5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Honda Accord vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2001 Honda Accord vehicles fall between 66,855 and 102,613 miles.
2001 Honda Accord — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 522 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Honda Accord
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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72%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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70.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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49.6%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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49.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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48.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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48.2%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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44.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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23.8%
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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