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BG53 CFJ

2003 Honda Cr-v

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,164 mi
Last recorded135,164 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda Cr-v90,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 CFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2018 135,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill and Inner Wheel Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working LAMP LENS SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGED (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner SIll and Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working LAMP LENS SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SIGNIFICANT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED , SUSPENSION AND SUB/FRAME PRESCRIBED AREAS.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 127,189 miles

Central stop light not working

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake only just reaching pass criteria

Fail 4 Oct 2017 127,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mount(floor pan to sill) (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/70R15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp beam images very poor - lenses

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central stop light not working

Centre exhaust section rear mount detached - corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + bald on both edges(very low) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake only just reaching pass criteria

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 117,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Significant corrosion to all underside panelling & components

Fail 28 Sep 2016 117,716 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Significant corrosion to all underside panelling & components

Pass 8 Oct 2015 110,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at first joint after "cat" (7.1.2)

General corrosion to under side of vehicle

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 8 Oct 2014 102,362 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust cover wired up

offside and nearside rear inner sills and floors corroding

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2014 102,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

exhaust cover wired up

offside and nearside rear inner sills and floors corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2013 94,024 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FLOOR TO INNER SILL AND REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH PRESCRIBED AREAS CORRODED NOT YET EXCESSIVE

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN OK

Pass 4 Oct 2012 84,561 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 76,072 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 66,496 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all under body metal work rusty

both inner sills/floor pans and offside rear lower inner wheel arch corroding

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear outer brake pad wearing low

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,655 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 55,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,248 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,919 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,101 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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BG53 CFJ is a 2003 Honda Cr-v in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG53 CFJ, 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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BG53 CFJ is a 2003 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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