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BF53 SFJ

2003 Honda Cr-v

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,589 mi
Last recorded140,589 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda Cr-v90,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 SFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 140,589 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 140,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension springs and subframes are corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 130,874 miles

suspension springs and subframes ect are corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 130,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

suspension springs and subframes ect are corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 124,012 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

headlamp covers are worn

sill covers fitted

windscreen wiper blades are worn

Pass 25 Oct 2019 117,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 106,199 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 95,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retracted

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear outer sills corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear chassis/subframe slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

x4 brakes pipes slightly corroded n/s lower under bonnet

Fail 9 Nov 2017 95,594 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retracted

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

both rear outer sills corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear chassis/subframe slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

x4 brakes pipes slightly corroded n/s lower under bonnet

Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,950 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower arm front bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 83,950 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower arm front bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 71,680 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 60,321 miles

brake pipe in top of junction box on n/s/f inner wing starting to corrode

n/s/f brake pads starting to wear thin

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

plastic cover missing from towbar electrical socket

Pass 24 Oct 2013 49,830 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 45,390 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 40,984 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,495 miles

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 7 Oct 2009 31,984 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,649 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 26,127 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,595 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 14,160 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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BF53 SFJ is a 2003 Honda Cr-v in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF53 SFJ, 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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BF53 SFJ is a 2003 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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