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FY53 HVL

2003 Honda Hr-v

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,716 mi
Last recorded70,716 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Hr-v66,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 HVL
MakeHonda
ModelHr-v
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 70,716 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2025 70,712 miles

Both Strut Top Mounts Worn

Engine Stabilizer Bush Deteriorated

Underneath Corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 70,709 miles

Front strut top mounts slightly rough when lock to lock

Pass 10 Jul 2023 70,464 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 70,117 miles

underneath corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 69,893 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 69,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 69,587 miles

engine stabilizer mount deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2019 68,850 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 68,347 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 67,972 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 67,576 miles

rear underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,641 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,878 miles

engine light on

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,587 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 14 Feb 2012 61,450 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)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 61,450 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 8 Feb 2011 51,728 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 51,728 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,952 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 37,109 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,897 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,146 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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FY53 HVL is a 2003 Honda Hr-v in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FY53 HVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY53 HVL registered?

FY53 HVL is a 2003 Honda Hr-v, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is FY53 HVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 HVL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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