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J553 TNF

2003 Honda Crx

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

196,340 mi
Last recorded196,340 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda Crx107,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ553 TNF
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 196,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 196,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 193,889 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 186,979 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 186,904 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 182,119 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 182,065 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch. (5.2.3 (f))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 166,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2016 160,577 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 160,577 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 152,179 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 151,200 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 151,200 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 141,228 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 141,228 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 135,912 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 135,912 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 128,469 miles

osf trackrod end boot split

Pass 17 Dec 2010 123,660 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 123,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Corrosion to o/s/f door shut area

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Dec 2009 116,521 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 109,600 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 109,600 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 Dec 2007 104,115 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 104,115 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 97,764 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 88,105 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Crx?

Based on 36,463 MOT tests across 4,074 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,386
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,700
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,561
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,436
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,431
Steering rack gaiter split 1,229
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J553 TNF is a 2003 Honda Crx in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2003 Honda Crx models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 107,646 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 Crx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,700 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J553 TNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Crx typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Crx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J553 TNF is a 2003 Honda Crx, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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