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BL53 TBV

2003 Honda Cr-v

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

196,213 mi
Last recorded196,213 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda Cr-v90,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 TBV
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 196,213 miles

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

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

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

battery zip tied secure

nsf wheel swapped over before test

Fail 1 Dec 2017 195,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked Could also be called stablizer arm (snaped due to rust) (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 185,005 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 174,176 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to off side under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 174,176 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to off side under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 161,024 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 161,024 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 149,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 149,474 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 133,722 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 133,722 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 123,163 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jan 2011 112,775 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 101,090 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 88,722 miles

front pads 70% worn

Pass 20 Dec 2007 74,031 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 59,469 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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BL53 TBV is a 2003 Honda Cr-v in Black 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 BL53 TBV, 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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BL53 TBV is a 2003 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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