Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Honda Anc?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2017 Honda Anc?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2017 Honda Anc?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2017 Honda Anc vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

25% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2017 Honda Anc reliable?

Based on MOT data from 390 vehicles, the 2017 Honda Anc has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2017 Honda Anc?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2017 Honda Anc are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (23.9% of vehicles), COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (23.5% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (23.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 Honda Anc?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Anc (2017)

390 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.1% first-time pass rate

2017 Honda Anc

CarHunch analysed 390 real MOT records for the 2017 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. 390 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2017 Honda Civic is notably reliable, with a 90.1% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—but nearly one in four examples (24.9%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for any potential buyer and warrants a pre-purchase inspection. This cohort carries an average mileage of just over 24,000 miles at test time, which is sensible for a six-year-old car and suggests owners haven't thrashed them.

Most fail on fewer than one item per test and rack up roughly two advisories, indicating minor wear rather than structural problems. Before committing to a purchase, get a qualified mechanic to road-test any example and specifically check the history for that dangerous defect marker—it could be something already fixed, but you need to know.

The 2017 Honda Anc passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (90.1%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ 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

90.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

24.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.64

Over 4.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 9k–35k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.1% 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 2.3 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 390 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 390 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 23.9%

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.

Other issues 23.5%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Brake wear 20.3%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 8.7%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 6.2%

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.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017.

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Before you buy a 2017 Honda Anc

Based on MOT data from 390 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 24.9% 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 →
📄 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 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%

Green 2.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 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.

20,835

typical

8,815

low mileage

34,538

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Honda Anc vehicles fall between 8,815 and 34,538 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,815 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.

✓ 8,815–34,538 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Honda Ancs sit.

⚠ Over 46,626 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Honda Anc — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 47% of 2017 Honda Ancs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 166 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (47% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* 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

4.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.64

Avg failures per vehicle

2.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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