Honda Crf Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Crf reliable? We analysed 50,403 real MOT tests across 10,441 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Crf is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Crf.
Honda Crf Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Crf. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Crf MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Crf to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Crf Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Crf models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Crf Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Crf owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Crf MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Crf year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 117 | 91.5% | 897 | 2,364 | 7,851 |
| 2020 | 491 | 92.9% | 3,230 | 5,886 | 9,856 |
| 2019 | 5,458 | 95.2% | 4,152 | 7,638 | 12,844 |
| 2018 | 9,329 | 93.8% | 3,837 | 7,736 | 13,646 |
| 2017 | 13,169 | 94.3% | 4,619 | 9,143 | 15,463 |
| 2016 | 8,562 | 93.7% | 4,354 | 10,208 | 18,561 |
| 2015 | 4,249 | 90.3% | 1,776 | 3,944 | 7,355 |
| 2014 | 4,603 | 89.4% | 1,820 | 3,806 | 7,633 |
| 2013 | 1,367 | 89.0% | 1,752 | 3,761 | 8,123 |
| 2012 | 316 | 86.1% | 976 | 4,008 | 7,021 |
| 2011 | 154 | 87.7% | 114 | 496 | 1,866 |
| 2010 | 134 | 88.8% | 28 | 133 | 500 |
| 2009 | 139 | 86.3% | 181 | 680 | 2,610 |
| 2008 | 172 | 86.0% | 67 | 1,675 | 4,000 |
| 2007 | 221 | 86.4% | 272 | 775 | 4,294 |
| 2006 | 194 | 84.0% | 325 | 1,274 | 2,966 |
| 2005 | 342 | 87.1% | 55 | 580 | 1,767 |
| 2004 | 475 | 85.3% | 95 | 1,565 | 3,125 |
| 2003 | 176 | 85.8% | 668 | 1,644 | 2,495 |
| 2002 | 129 | 85.3% | 72 | 275 | 3,620 |
How Long Does a Honda Crf Last?
Based on 10,441 Honda Crf vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Crf Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Crf 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 Crf
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.2% MOT pass rate from 5,458 tests
84.0% MOT pass rate from 194 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Crf is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.2% across 5,458 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Crf Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Crf THIS CAR | 92.8% | 50,403 | 7,249 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 |
| MG Zt-t | 71.2% | 82,870 | 82,650 mi | 25 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Crf outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CrfShould you buy a used Honda Crf?
The Honda Crf has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.8% across 50,403 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
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 Crf 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 Crf owner drives around 897 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 Crf 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.