MOT reliability
Honda Express
193 vehicles · 737 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 193 Honda Express vehicles and 737 completed MOT tests, the Honda Express has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 4,985 miles.
193
Vehicles
737
MOT tests
246
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Express problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Express MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Steering14%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Brakes4%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Honda Express pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 50% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 7 | 71% |
| 18 | 5 | 100% |
| 19 | 7 | 71% |
| 20 | 7 | 86% |
Fuel types: Petrol (191), Other (2)
Most common Honda Express MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Express MOT tests:
- Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b) (14 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (14 times)
- Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4) (13 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (13 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (9 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (9 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (8 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (8 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (8 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (8 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (8 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (7 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (7 times)
- Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (7 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (7 times)
Honda Express pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 8,876 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 8,748 |
| 2001 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 8,036 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 2,770 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 15,087 |
| 1995 | 5 | 43 | 79% | 8,867 |
| 1994 | 3 | 15 | 93% | 20,218 |
| 1989 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 9,512 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 796 |
| 1984 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 6,542 |
| 1983 | 1 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 1982 | 6 | 43 | 91% | 5,733 |
| 1981 | 31 | 112 | 84% | 4,075 |
| 1980 | 48 | 158 | 84% | 3,975 |
| 1979 | 59 | 221 | 83% | 5,647 |
| 1978 | 28 | 104 | 89% | 3,140 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 255 |
| 1971 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 9,197 |
Honda Express reliability FAQ
Across 193 Honda Express vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Express MOT issues are:
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b); Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4).
The typical Honda Express in our data has covered around
4,985 miles.
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