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BL53 UEU

2003 Honda Cr-v

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

122,747 mi
Last recorded122,747 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Cr-v90,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UEU
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 122,747 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 117,771 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 117,771 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust box/silencer blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust box/silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 113,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 110,343 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated losing grease possibly via the outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 110,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake distribution valve area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated losing grease possibly via the outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 105,663 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 101,858 miles

Engine oil excessively low.

Engine oil leak.

Engine sump corroded.

Fail 30 Oct 2020 101,858 miles

Engine oil excessively low.

Engine oil leak.

Engine sump corroded.

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 97,728 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 97,728 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,066 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 93,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Engine oil level low.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 87,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 82,972 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 79,225 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 74,386 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 70,597 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 70,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,639 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 65,639 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 59,977 miles

n/s/f headlamp filled with condensation [not affecting beam pattern]

Pass 13 Dec 2010 56,111 miles

N/S/F headlamp condensed. not effecting headlamp aim.

Pass 8 Dec 2009

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f & o/s/r anti-rollbar drop links showing signs of wear (ok for mot)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 43,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 38,045 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 29,462 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 UEU is a 2003 Honda Cr-v in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BL53 UEU, 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 BL53 UEU registered?

BL53 UEU is a 2003 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is BL53 UEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 UEU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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