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BT53 EDL

2003 Honda Cr-v

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

185,858 mi
Last recorded185,858 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda Cr-v90,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 EDL
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 185,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 171,888 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle corrosion all over

under vehicle corrosion all over, nothing excessive

Pass 22 Jan 2021 164,012 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust casing deteriorated

light under vehicle corrosion all over

Fail 22 Jan 2021 164,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust casing deteriorated

light under vehicle corrosion all over

Pass 2 Jan 2020 156,251 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 143,209 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 134,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear near flexible hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 134,311 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear near flexible hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 128,380 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 128,380 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective twisted (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 122,626 miles

Front brake pads about 70% wrn

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

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

Rear diff balance weight rubbers worn

Fail 13 Jan 2016 122,626 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp go off with brake lights (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front brake pads about 70% wrn

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

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

Rear diff balance weight rubbers worn

when brake pressed all interior dash lights come on

Pass 5 Jan 2015 120,364 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 120,364 miles

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

Both front tyres showing age cracks.

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

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

O/S/R Tyre showing age cracks.

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 118,794 miles

Both rear tyres on age cracks.

Front tyres on 2-3mm.

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 114,867 miles

High level brake light not working

Fail 14 Jan 2013 114,867 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

High level brake light not working

Rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 111,831 miles

Centre brakelight not working.

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

Rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 111,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Centre brakelight not working.

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

Rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 109,514 miles

both rear brake discs showing corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2010 104,982 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 100,096 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 94,553 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 862,616 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 862,611 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BT53 EDL is a 2003 Honda Cr-v in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BT53 EDL, 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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BT53 EDL is a 2003 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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