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EJ03 VRW

2003 Honda Hr-v

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,815 mi
Last recorded111,815 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda Hr-v66,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 VRW
MakeHonda
ModelHr-v
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2023 111,815 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 60 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

check engine light on

Pass 8 Dec 2022 106,398 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2021 102,309 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 97,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

prop shaft has been removed

Fail 22 Jan 2020 97,453 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 94,072 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 94,068 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 91,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dipped beam image weak (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dipped beam image weak (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 91,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing Front outer seat bolt loose. (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front wheel arch section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front wheel arch section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dipped beam image weak (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dipped beam image weak (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

This vehicle has areas of underside corrosion some of which is hidden with side skirt panels, unable to fully see the extent of corrosion.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 88,781 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 88,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 81,139 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,832 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 72,832 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

headlights deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2013 63,945 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,261 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 51,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,510 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 46,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,616 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 40,604 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,132 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

off side front fog light not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,795 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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EJ03 VRW is a 2003 Honda Hr-v in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ03 VRW, 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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EJ03 VRW is a 2003 Honda Hr-v, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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