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CU03 PLJ

2003 Honda Cr-v

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,387 mi
Last recorded97,387 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Cr-v90,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 PLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 97,387 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 91,208 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 87,303 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 83,613 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 80,963 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 80,963 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 74,435 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted.

brake pedal travel long and spongey

Pass 18 Jul 2019 66,532 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 61,672 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,061 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 58,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 52,405 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 44,388 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 44,388 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,759 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 40,739 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 40,727 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,839 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,198 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 25,251 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 13,550 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 13,550 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,389 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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CU03 PLJ is a 2003 Honda Cr-v in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU03 PLJ, 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 CU03 PLJ registered?

CU03 PLJ is a 2003 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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