Honda Elysion MOT Failures
An analysis of 1,883 real DVSA MOT tests on the Honda Elysion — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Honda Elysion fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Honda Elysion is track rod ends worn — this model is 16 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 1,883 MOT tests, 9.23% of all Honda Elysion tests recorded this as a failure.
Steering faults include worn track rod ends, power steering leaks, and rack wear. These are safety-critical — any play in the steering should be investigated immediately.
Other notable weak points include anti-roll bar links worn (54x the fleet average), headlight fault (25x the fleet average), suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated (12x the fleet average), and suspension joint dust cover missing or no longe... (23x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Honda Elysion's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 3 categories: Steering, Suspension, Lights & Electrics. If you're inspecting a Honda Elysion before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
How failures change with mileage
The Honda Elysion's weak points shift as the car covers more miles. Understanding these patterns helps you know what to expect — and what to budget for — at each stage of ownership.
Under 60,000 miles
At this mileage, most failures are either design-related or caused by age rather than wear. Components like bushes and drop links may not have been replaced yet, and original-fit parts can deteriorate even on low-mileage cars that spend a lot of time sitting.
For the Honda Elysion specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are anti-roll bar links worn (54x the average) and headlight fault (25x). track rod ends worn (16x) and track rod ends worn also appear frequently.
60,000 to 100,000 miles
This is where routine wear items start to show up. Brake components, tyres, and exhaust parts have done serious work by this point. Cars that have been well serviced will show fewer of these failures — this mileage band is where good maintenance really separates the well-kept from the neglected.
For the Honda Elysion specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are suspension joint dust cover missing or no longe... (23x the average) and anti-roll bar links worn (19x). obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or... (18x) and track rod ends worn (14x) also appear frequently.
The shift from anti-roll bar links worn at lower mileages to suspension joint dust cover missing or no longe... at higher mileages is typical — early failures tend to be design or factory-related, while high-mileage failures reflect accumulated mechanical wear. A car that's been well maintained will usually dodge the worst of both.
What to check before buying a Honda Elysion
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Honda Elysion:
Steering — check for track rod ends worn. Suspension — check for anti-roll bar links worn, suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, suspension joint dust cover missing or no longe.... Lights & Electrics — check for headlight fault, obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or....
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Honda Elysion MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda Elysion?
Based on 1,883 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is track rod ends worn — at 16x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include anti-roll bar links worn and headlight fault.
Is the Honda Elysion reliable based on MOT data?
The Honda Elysion has 6 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is track rod ends worn. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include track rod ends worn, anti-roll bar links worn, headlight fault.
How do I check a Honda Elysion's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.