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AU53 ZFY

2003 Honda Cr-v

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,172 mi
Last recorded150,172 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Cr-v90,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 150,172 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 134,911 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 123,695 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 123,695 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 115,944 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 115,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 110,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Underbody of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2021 110,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Underbody of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2021 104,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pie starterd to rust

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

Offside Rear brake pipe starterd to rust

Fail 6 Jan 2021 104,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake pie starterd to rust

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

Offside Rear brake pipe starterd to rust

Pass 3 Jan 2020 98,522 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 89,613 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 81,035 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rears (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front plastic headlamp covers deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2017 70,411 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 62,316 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 62,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres cracked/perished

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 51,160 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,103 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 42,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 41,196 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,203 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,471 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,733 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,119 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,476 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,657 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 16,617 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 ZFY is a 2003 Honda Cr-v in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZFY, 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 AU53 ZFY registered?

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

Is AU53 ZFY safe to buy?

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