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AJ53 RKV

2003 Honda Cr-v

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,894 mi
Last recorded181,894 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Cr-v90,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 RKV
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 181,894 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

headlamp lenses deteriated

Pass 1 Jul 2024 179,302 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside has corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2023 173,728 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has underside surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2022 168,683 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 27 May 2021 115,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 May 2020 163,185 miles

Front headlights slightly misty

Rear wiper incomplete

eml on

Fail 26 Oct 2018 163,135 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S and O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S/F triple joiner (from ABS pump). (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

All four front subframe mounting prescribed areas are corroded.

All four rear subframe mounting prescribed areas are corroded.

Both headlamps are getting cloudy

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 159,479 miles

Front and rear chassis corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake low reading

Fail 10 Nov 2017 159,478 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Cat heat shield insecure and corroded

Front and rear chassis corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake low reading

engine management light on

Pass 22 Oct 2016 156,515 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 154,673 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 154,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edge adv tracking

Pass 16 Oct 2014 146,797 miles

front brakes squeak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 146,797 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brakes squeak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 135,588 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 21 Oct 2013 135,588 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped inner faces

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

rear brake disc scored inner face

Pass 10 Nov 2012 124,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake pads approx 75% worn

Fail 9 Nov 2012 124,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 9 Nov 2011 110,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 110,481 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 97,298 miles

rear brakes holding - advise further investigation

Fail 12 Nov 2010 97,298 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes holding - advise further investigation

Pass 4 Nov 2009 84,293 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 70,287 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 55,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2006 42,183 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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AJ53 RKV is a 2003 Honda Cr-v in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ53 RKV, 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.

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What year was AJ53 RKV registered?

AJ53 RKV is a 2003 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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