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LA52 FHB

2003 Honda Hr-v

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

136,943 mi
Last recorded136,943 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda Hr-v66,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 FHB
MakeHonda
ModelHr-v
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2024 136,943 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jul 2023 131,119 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 131,116 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 124,175 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 124,175 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 115,565 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges, o/s/f tyre worn on edges, o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Jun 2021 115,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges, o/s/f tyre worn on edges, o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2020 106,931 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 106,931 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 99,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 99,300 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 92,567 miles

Central Rear diff leaking oil seals

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on side of tyre/perished on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm /perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm /perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on side of tyre on 4mm /perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 86,068 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 86,067 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 79,040 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 77,466 miles

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

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 17 Jan 2014 76,291 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 72,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 72,804 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 67,684 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2011 61,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 61,562 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,690 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 54,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,852 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 46,852 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 39,149 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 31,766 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 23,269 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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LA52 FHB is a 2003 Honda Hr-v in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LA52 FHB, 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 LA52 FHB registered?

LA52 FHB is a 2003 Honda Hr-v, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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