Honda Accord (2007)
2007 Honda Accord
CarHunch analysed 7,936 real MOT records for the 2007 Honda Accord. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Honda Accord passes its MOT first time just 76.4% of the time, below the UK average of 80%, and a concerning 41.4% of vehicles in this cohort have suffered a dangerous defect at some point—well above acceptable. Diesel versions are notably weaker, with a 75% pass rate versus 78.6% for petrol, suggesting the diesel engines have aged less gracefully.
These Accords are carrying serious mileage, averaging over 100,000 miles, which explains why they rack up an average of 3.93 failures per test and 22 advisories each. If you're considering one, budget for repairs and get a pre-purchase inspection done by a Honda specialist, paying close attention to the cooling system and suspension components—the high advisory count signals these are the weak points at this age.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.7 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2007 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.
- ⚠️ 41.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (61%) | 4,880 | 75% | 3.99 |
| Petrol (38%) | 3,008 | 78.7% | 3.84 |
| LPG (1%) | 40 | 77.8% | 4.03 |
| Other (0%) | 5 | 78.1% | 1.2 |
| Electric (0%) | 3 | 74.3% | 3.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 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 2007 Honda Accord vehicles fall between 88,475 and 133,599 miles.
2007 Honda Accord — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 2,510 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (36% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 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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49.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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47.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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37.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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32.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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28.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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