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DE53 RGU

2003 Honda Hr-v

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,269 mi
Last recorded72,269 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Hr-v66,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 RGU
MakeHonda
ModelHr-v
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 72,269 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 71,845 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 71,844 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 70,650 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Sep 2023 70,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2022 68,295 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 68,137 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 65,583 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 65,583 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 62,857 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 60,574 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 57,497 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 53,905 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,925 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,846 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,858 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 32,171 miles

osr tyre cracking.

Pass 11 Sep 2010 29,447 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 26,721 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,721 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,411 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 22,233 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,233 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,567 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Hr-v?

Based on 453,253 MOT tests across 47,982 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
5,721
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
47,982
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,151
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,863
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,183
Stop lamp not working 5,491
position lamp(s) not working 5,053
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DE53 RGU is a 2003 Honda Hr-v in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Honda Hr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 66,491 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Hr-v fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE53 RGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Hr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Hr-v is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE53 RGU registered?

DE53 RGU is a 2003 Honda Hr-v, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is DE53 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 RGU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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