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Common Honda Elysion Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Typical MOT issues to check on the Honda Elysion, with rough repair costs, and its MOT pass rate for each model year. Based on 1,529 MOT tests across 12 model years (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).

Segment: large car | Fuel: Petrol

83%

Honda Elysion pass rate

84%

Honda average

82%

All-model average

The Honda Elysion has an average MOT pass rate of 83%, which is 1 point below the Honda average and 1 point above the average across all models in our data. Newer Honda Elysions pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 6 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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Common MOT Issues to Check on the Honda Elysion

Typical issues for a car of this age and type, estimated from its age, fuel type and engine size (not counted from its MOT records), with rough repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

High likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

High likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Honda Elysion Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, from DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024 (retests included). Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger. Highest and lowest are marked among years with 100+ tests that were at least three years old when tested. Fuel and engine size are a guide only.

2005
76%
2006
81%
Lowest
2007
81%
Lowest
2008
82%
2009
92%
Highest
2010
76%
2011
95%
2017
85%
2018
81%
2019
90%
2020
82%
2021
83%
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2021Petrol2.4L83%17%
2020Petrol3.0L82%18%
2019Petrol2.0L90%10%
2018Petrol3.5L81%19%
2017Petrol2.4L85%14%
2011Petrol3.5L95%5%
2010Petrol2.4L76%21%
2009Petrol3.5L92%6%
2008Petrol3.0L82%15%
2007Petrol2.4L81%19%
2006Petrol2.4L81%19%
2005Petrol3.0L76%22%

Highest Pass Rate

2009

92% pass rate from 158 tests

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Lowest Pass Rate

2007

81% pass rate from 233 tests

Level with 2006

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Honda Elysion Running Costs

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Honda Elysion FAQ

What are the most common Honda Elysion problems?

Typical issues to check on a Honda Elysion of this age and type are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions, steering and body & structure. These are estimated from its age, fuel type and engine size, not counted from its MOT records. Across 1,529 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included), 83% ended in a pass.

Is the Honda Elysion reliable?

The Honda Elysion has an average MOT pass rate of 83%, from 1,529 MOT tests. That is 1 point above the average across all models in our data (82%), so about average. Pass rates fall as cars age, so compare it with cars of a similar age.

Which year Honda Elysion is the most reliable?

Of the years with at least 100 tests that were old enough for a routine MOT, the 2009 Honda Elysion has the highest MOT pass rate: 92% of its 158 tests ended in a pass. The 2007 has the lowest at 81%. The 2006 is level on 81%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so the pass rate is only part of the picture.

How much does it cost to fix common Honda Elysion faults?

As a rough guide, brake work on a Honda Elysion typically costs £80-£450 and suspension repairs £150-£600, while exhaust and emissions fixes can cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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