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AY53 MKU

2003 Honda Cr-v

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

89,716 mi
Last recorded89,716 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Cr-v90,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 MKU
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 89,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 87,455 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 84,936 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 81,835 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 79,542 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2021 77,629 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 75,796 miles

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 18 Jul 2019 73,658 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Vehicle equipped with front 'bull bar'

Fail 18 Jul 2019 73,656 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Registration plate obscured by front 'bull bar' (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Vehicle equipped with front 'bull bar'

Pass 20 Jul 2018 74,169 miles

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2017 69,225 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 66,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

advisory rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 62,176 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 58,899 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,477 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 54,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 48,392 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 44,340 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

long handbrake travel

Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,126 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 38,126 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,900 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 27,162 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,887 miles

brake pedal travel more than expected on brake servo check

Fail 24 Jul 2006 20,785 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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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AY53 MKU is a 2003 Honda Cr-v in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AY53 MKU, 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 AY53 MKU registered?

AY53 MKU is a 2003 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is AY53 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 MKU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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