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AU53 ZFV

2003 Honda Cr-v

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

191,008 mi
Last recorded191,008 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Cr-v90,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZFV
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 191,008 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 180,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 171,152 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 163,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 154,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 148,089 miles

Both Nearside tyre treads starting to crack

Child seat fitted

Outer sill trims fitted

Slight play offside rear antiroll bar link

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 142,010 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 142,010 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 134,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 124,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 109,925 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 109,925 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 109,857 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 102,274 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a small cut and begining to wear

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 102,274 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a small cut and begining to wear

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Sep 2014 94,526 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 94,526 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 87,663 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 80,922 miles

SRS Light on

Pass 8 Sep 2011 72,462 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,569 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,255 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,559 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 45,559 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 37,832 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,428 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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AU53 ZFV 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 80.8%.

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 AU53 ZFV, 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 AU53 ZFV registered?

AU53 ZFV is a 2003 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AU53 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 ZFV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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