Honda Trx Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Trx car check
Is the Honda Trx reliable? We analysed 2,484 real MOT tests across 749 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Trx is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions, registration plate missing and obligatory mirror missing. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Trx.
Honda Trx Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Trx. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Trx MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Trx to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Trx Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Trx fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Trx Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Trx owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Trx MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Trx year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 187 | 97.3% | 1,715 | 3,060 | 7,903 |
| 2016 | 58 | 89.7% | 2,673 | 4,997 | 9,606 |
| 2015 | 96 | 87.5% | 1,889 | 3,560 | 11,228 |
| 2014 | 80 | 80.0% | 2,193 | 8,741 | 10,453 |
| 2013 | 76 | 90.8% | 1,888 | 3,700 | 7,856 |
| 2012 | 88 | 93.2% | 2,472 | 8,589 | 11,411 |
| 2011 | 71 | 87.3% | 2,871 | 8,544 | 18,454 |
| 2010 | 155 | 82.6% | 586 | 6,316 | 18,060 |
| 2009 | 243 | 82.7% | 884 | 2,724 | 8,464 |
| 2008 | 132 | 85.6% | 1,285 | 2,339 | 5,593 |
| 2007 | 192 | 87.0% | 1,488 | 3,611 | 10,312 |
| 2006 | 191 | 81.7% | 2,135 | 5,750 | 13,097 |
| 2005 | 308 | 84.4% | 1,075 | 3,236 | 7,369 |
| 2004 | 156 | 88.5% | 1,439 | 6,128 | 11,560 |
| 2003 | 71 | 76.1% | 5,736 | 6,838 | 12,610 |
| 2002 | 51 | 76.5% | 418 | 3,636 | 5,560 |
How Long Does a Honda Trx Last?
Based on 749 Honda Trx vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Trx Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Trx 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 Trx
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
97.3% MOT pass rate from 187 tests
76.1% MOT pass rate from 71 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Trx is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.3% across 187 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Trx Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Trx THIS CAR | 85.7% | 2,484 | 4,797 mi | 24 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 |
| Ford S-max Titanium TDCI | 87.9% | 2,777 | 92,764 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Trx outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda TrxShould you buy a used Honda Trx?
The Honda Trx has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.7% across 2,484 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 Trx are tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (39 recorded failures), registration plate missing (38), and obligatory mirror missing (30). 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.
A typical Honda Trx owner drives around 260 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 Trx models stay on UK roads for around 24 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. 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.