2000 Honda Accord · 3,107 MOT tests
2000 Honda Accord reliability
2000 Honda Accords fail 46.4% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 16 Accord years (3,107 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda Accords: 38.7%)
- 46.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda Accords: 38.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 100,348
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,107
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- 2001 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 15.2% of tests fail here (101% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Honda Accord
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.3%
- Suspension16.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks15.2%
- Brakes14.7%
- Body, chassis and structure11.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.3%
- Steering7.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 6.02%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 5.25%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Position lamp not working 4.99%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.83%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 4.8%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 3.57%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.9%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.52%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.72%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.92%)
Other years
Every Honda Accord year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Honda Accord reliable?
2000 Honda Accords fail 46.4% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 16 Accord years (3,107 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Honda Accord MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (6.02% of tests), steering rack gaiter no longer sealed (5.25% of tests), position lamp not working (4.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Honda Accord have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Honda Accord shows 100,348 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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