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GL52 XSF

2003 Honda Hr-v

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,519 mi
Last recorded163,519 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Hr-v66,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 XSF
MakeHonda
ModelHr-v
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 163,519 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 163,519 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 160,518 miles

Central 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 Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2025 160,518 miles

Central 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 Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 146,840 miles

Central 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 Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 136,005 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 124,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box connection & corroded thin at flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 116,347 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 116,347 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nsf link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps os (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 114,101 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 114,065 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 111,392 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 107,230 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 107,230 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2016 102,791 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 97,876 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 91,450 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 91,450 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 83,976 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 83,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 75,736 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 75,736 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 68,876 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front exhaust downpipe rear flange corroded.

rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 64,417 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 64,417 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 59,150 miles

both front tyre treads worn to limit and devoid of tread on edges.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 51,491 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)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 51,491 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,425 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 36,206 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,313 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 34,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

at the time of the test only two seatbelts fitted on the rear of the vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,444 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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GL52 XSF is a 2003 Honda Hr-v in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL52 XSF, 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 GL52 XSF registered?

GL52 XSF is a 2003 Honda Hr-v, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is GL52 XSF safe to buy?

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