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BT53 EEV

2003 Honda Cr-v

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,652 mi
Last recorded87,652 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Cr-v90,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 EEV
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 87,652 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage Power steering pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm Deformed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear underneath corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 86,691 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear underneath corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 84,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear underside heavily corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 83,387 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 83,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 75,600 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 67,330 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 57,672 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 49,127 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 49,127 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,790 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,525 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,365 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 41,248 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 41,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,910 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,051 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,299 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,178 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 20,971 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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BT53 EEV is a 2003 Honda Cr-v in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT53 EEV, 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 BT53 EEV registered?

BT53 EEV is a 2003 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is BT53 EEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 EEV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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