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BJ53 VUK

2003 Honda Cr-v

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,329 mi
Last recorded176,329 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda Cr-v90,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VUK
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 176,329 miles

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 175,879 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 168,430 miles

Nearside Rear Screw & nail in tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2016 168,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Screw & nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 159,597 miles

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

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

surface rust to under body

Pass 29 Jul 2014 152,684 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 152,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 143,328 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 132,325 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 121,772 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Jul 2010 109,763 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 92,706 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 92,706 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 72,075 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 61,646 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 54,607 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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BJ53 VUK is a 2003 Honda Cr-v in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ53 VUK, 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 BJ53 VUK registered?

BJ53 VUK is a 2003 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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