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ET53 EUW

2003 Honda Hr-v

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

123,463 mi
Last recorded123,463 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Hr-v66,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 EUW
MakeHonda
ModelHr-v
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 123,463 miles

Carbon monoxide just met manufacturer's limits after second fast idle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 123,463 miles

Carbon monoxide just met manufacturer's limits after second fast idle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 121,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 121,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 118,648 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 115,508 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 115,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 112,598 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 110,094 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 108,000 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 106,101 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 106,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 94,738 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,364 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,144 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,956 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,235 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,288 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,246 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 53,246 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,318 miles

slight cut to n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2009 39,054 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 30,355 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 25,588 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)

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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ET53 EUW is a 2003 Honda Hr-v in Grey 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 ET53 EUW, 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 ET53 EUW registered?

ET53 EUW is a 2003 Honda Hr-v, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is ET53 EUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 EUW 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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