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AF53 MWE

2003 Honda Cr-v

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,132 mi
Last recorded138,132 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Cr-v90,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 MWE
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 138,132 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 136,301 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 133,819 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 130,733 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Nearside Front All brake pipes into distribution valve starting to corrode

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded, covered in grease

Pass 1 Sep 2021 127,717 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 127,717 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 125,651 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test center screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 125,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test center screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 121,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 115,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 115,708 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 109,643 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 102,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,939 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 93,939 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 87,360 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 81,259 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 76,897 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 76,821 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,448 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 64,332 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 56,652 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers slightly smear

Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,681 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,980 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,151 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cr-v?

Based on 4,177,643 MOT tests across 304,403 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
6,787
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
304,403
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62,925
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,867
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44,532
position lamp(s) not working 40,820
Stop lamp not working 35,888
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AF53 MWE is a 2003 Honda Cr-v in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62,925 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 MWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 MWE registered?

AF53 MWE is a 2003 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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