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BG53 SXV

2003 Honda Cr-v

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

148,766 mi
Last recorded148,766 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Cr-v90,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 SXV
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 148,766 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 148,766 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 142,351 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 136,397 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 136,390 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20 S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 129,842 miles

centre prop bearing / rubber slightly debonded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 125,766 miles

rear shocks slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 121,950 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 121,948 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 117,559 miles

both front tyres worn to wear indicators 205/70/15

Fail 15 Oct 2019 117,558 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front tyres worn to wear indicators 205/70/15

Pass 8 Oct 2018 111,054 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 105,445 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 99,030 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 99,027 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,666 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 88,335 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 88,333 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 82,830 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 82,829 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,231 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 72,953 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 72,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 68,471 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 64,502 miles

front offside wishbone bush (front bush) slightly debonded no excess movement

Fail 23 Oct 2009 64,502 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front offside wishbone bush (front bush) slightly debonded no excess movement

Pass 24 Oct 2008 58,435 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 51,859 miles

front brake pads low

nail in r/o/s tyre & side wall in poor condition 205/70 / tr15

recommend 4 wheel steering check due to uneven tyre wear

Pass 26 Oct 2006 43,437 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 SXV is a 2003 Honda Cr-v in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SXV, 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 BG53 SXV registered?

BG53 SXV is a 2003 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BG53 SXV safe to buy?

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