Honda Fjs Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Fjs reliable? We analysed 949 real MOT tests across 132 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Fjs is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Fjs.
Honda Fjs Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Fjs. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Fjs MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Fjs to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Fjs Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Fjs fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Fjs Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Fjs models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Fjs Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Fjs owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Fjs MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Fjs year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 158 | 89.9% | 4,764 | 10,808 | 15,580 |
| 2015 | 202 | 93.6% | 6,176 | 10,360 | 19,570 |
| 2014 | 424 | 88.2% | 7,165 | 11,684 | 18,437 |
| 2013 | 62 | 93.5% | 4,871 | 14,162 | 37,411 |
How Long Does a Honda Fjs Last?
Based on 132 Honda Fjs vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Fjs Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Fjs MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Fjs
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.6% MOT pass rate from 202 tests
88.2% MOT pass rate from 424 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Fjs is 2015, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.6% across 202 tests. The 2014 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Fjs Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Fjs THIS CAR | 89.4% | 949 | 11,366 mi | 13 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Mazda 3 SE | 88.9% | 705 | 51,062 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Fjs outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Fjs has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.4% across 949 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda Fjs are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3 recorded failures), tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (3), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (2). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Fjs with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Honda Fjs owner drives around 939 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Fjs models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.