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BT53 HVY

2003 Honda Cr-v

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

187,732 mi
Last recorded187,732 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda Cr-v90,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 HVY
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 187,732 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

floor to sills corroded on both sides of vehicle

intermittent engine light issue

Fail 29 Jan 2024 187,732 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

floor to sills corroded on both sides of vehicle

intermittent engine light issue

Pass 24 Jan 2023 180,084 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 180,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 170,227 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 160,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jan 2020 154,874 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 149,169 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 149,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 143,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 136,275 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 128,404 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 128,404 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 108,798 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 101,038 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 101,038 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,528 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,357 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 79,357 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 69,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 69,481 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 54,629 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 43,938 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,292 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 20,444 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 HVY is a 2003 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HVY, 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 HVY is a 2003 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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