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BG53 WBZ

2003 Honda Cr-v

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,649 mi
Last recorded141,649 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda Cr-v90,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WBZ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 141,649 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 141,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 136,737 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 132,688 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 127,823 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 127,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 120,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 118,154 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 118,154 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 112,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 109,224 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 104,500 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 100,351 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner & outter edge

Fail 9 May 2015 100,349 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner & outter edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,667 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 97,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 92,925 miles

rear disc corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 84,552 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear drive shafts corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Jun 2010 79,462 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 57,015 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 57,015 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 47,380 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 47,380 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WBZ is a 2003 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WBZ, 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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What year was BG53 WBZ registered?

BG53 WBZ is a 2003 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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