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2005 Honda Nsx MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Nsx models manufactured in 2005, based on 237 real MOT test results.

92.0%
Pass Rate
8.0%
Fail Rate
237
Total Tests
32,452
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2005 Honda Nsx MOT Analysis

The 2005 Honda Nsx has an MOT pass rate of 92.0% based on 237 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 32,452 miles on the odometer. With a 8.0% failure rate, the 2005 Nsx is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2005 Honda Nsx is Steering, responsible for 0.8% of failures. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs range from £150–600. Tyres is the second most common issue at 0.4%. Driver's View of the Road follows at 0.4%.

Top failures specific to 2005 models only. The overall Nsx page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Steering0.8%2
2Tyres0.4%1
3Driver's View Of The Road0.4%1
4Non-component Advisories0.4%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 32,452 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Steering0.26% per 10K miTyres0.13% per 10K miVisibility0.13% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.13% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Steering0.260.8%2
Tyres0.130.4%1
Visibility0.130.4%1
Non-component advisories0.130.4%1

Mileage Statistics

32,452
Mean
34,973
Median
27,646
25th Percentile
39,787
75th Percentile
2.47% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2005 Honda Nsx has an MOT pass rate of 92.0% based on 237 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 32,452 miles on the odometer. With a 8.0% failure rate, the 2005 Nsx is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2005 Honda Nsx, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to steering: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels. With relatively low average mileage of 32,452 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Steering — 0.8% of failures

Steering issues account for 0.8% of MOT failures on 2005 Honda Nsx models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.

Tyres — 0.4% of failures

Tyres issues account for 0.4% of MOT failures on 2005 Honda Nsx models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Driver's View of the Road — 0.4% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 0.4% of MOT failures on 2005 Honda Nsx models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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