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KB53 AFN

2003 Honda Hr-v

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

121,760 mi
Last recorded121,760 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Hr-v66,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 AFN
MakeHonda
ModelHr-v
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 121,760 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 119,267 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 119,267 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 118,089 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 108,400 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 100,847 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 100,770 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 99,445 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 99,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 93,477 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 93,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 89,699 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 89,699 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,072 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 78,609 miles

Both rear centre brake flex ferrules corrosion noted

Corrosion noted to both rear chassis points

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Noise from n/s/f of suspension noted when steering applied

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rattle from rear exhaust box

Slight wear to n/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,547 miles

Rear registration plate poor

Rattle from inside rear exhaust box

Front diff mount splits

N/s/f washer jet poor

NOTE.. Rear wiper blade split

NOTE.. Rust noted to rear chassis

Nail to n/s/r tyre centre of tread

O/s/f side light dim

Offside Oil leak

Rust noted to both rear metal brake pipes from centre flex hoses

Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 68,823 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light is illuminated

Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Jun 2014 64,259 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Jun 2013 59,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,767 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,944 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 Jun 2010 45,843 miles

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

rear no plate discoloured

Fail 11 Jun 2010 45,835 miles

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

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

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,856 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jun 2009 36,792 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 28,541 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 28,401 miles

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

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

please note that engine management light stays on.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,263 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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KB53 AFN is a 2003 Honda Hr-v in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 KB53 AFN, 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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KB53 AFN is a 2003 Honda Hr-v, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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