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BN53 LPJ

2003 Honda Cr-v

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

163,559 mi
Last recorded163,559 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda Cr-v90,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 LPJ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 163,559 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay at junction 3 pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats removed ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os inner and outer sills with outer sills covered with trims (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joining flange very corroded but secure and not leaking at test

Fail 6 Jan 2022 163,558 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction sep 2003 registered car (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay at junction 3 pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats removed ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os inner and outer sills with outer sills covered with trims (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joining flange very corroded but secure and not leaking at test

Pass 9 Dec 2020 159,872 miles

advise : rear brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

advise : rear hand brake shoes, possibly get close to limits

Fail 9 Dec 2020 159,872 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2019 152,941 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 142,079 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 142,079 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 132,468 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 124,873 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 124,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front 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 13 Jul 2015 114,870 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 113,243 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 107,158 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 107,158 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 100,537 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 90,488 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 90,488 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 75,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 75,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,943 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,499 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,033 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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BN53 LPJ is a 2003 Honda Cr-v in Silver 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 BN53 LPJ, 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 BN53 LPJ registered?

BN53 LPJ is a 2003 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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