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Honda Anc (2015)

491 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.9% first-time pass rate

2015 Honda Anc

CarHunch analysed 491 real MOT records for the 2015 Honda Anc. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 491 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2015 Honda ANC passes its MOT first time 85.9% of the time, which is a solid 5.9 percentage points above the UK average—but the concerning part is that one in three examples (33.2%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, suggesting structural or safety issues that buyers should investigate carefully on any used example.

At a median mileage of just over 20,000 miles for a nine-year-old car, these Hondas are running low, which partly explains the strong pass rate; however, the average vehicle still racks up nearly one failure and two advisories per test, pointing to wear items and minor component degradation that accumulate over time. Get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on safety systems and suspension before committing.

The 2015 Honda Anc has a decent first-time pass rate (85.9%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.
First-time pass
85.9%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
33.2%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.98
Over 6 tests on record
Moderate
Typical mileage
20k
Middle half: 10k–34k
For context
Good baseline reliability. A 85.9% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.
🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.2 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.
🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 491 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 491 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 35.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Brake wear 22.1%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick · …
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Suspension & steering 9.7%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy · Steering headbearing has slight free play
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.
Lighting 6.7%
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps · Headlamp aim too high · Rear Stop lamp not working
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.
Other issues 5.1%
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015.

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Before you buy a 2015 Honda Anc

Based on MOT data from 491 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 33.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,373 Honda Anc vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 37.5%
890
White 32.3%
766
Red 20.3%
481
Pink 4.6%
109
Silver 3%
72
Green 2.3%
55

Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 Honda Anc vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

20,194
typical
9,783
low mileage
34,416
high mileage

Half of all 2015 Honda Anc vehicles fall between 9,783 and 34,416 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 9,783 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
9,783–34,416 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2015 Honda Ancs sit.
Over 46,461 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2015 Honda Anc — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 47% of 2015 Honda Ancs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 189 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (47% of peak).

23 189 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

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Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.98
Avg failures per vehicle
2.2
Avg advisories per vehicle
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