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A13 OVW

2003 Honda Cr-v

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

147,779 mi
Last recorded147,779 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda Cr-v90,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 OVW
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 147,779 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 136,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2X pipes located at the junction block on inner chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 136,884 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking metal pipe from reservoir to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes located at the junction block on the inner chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 132,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at junction block under steering rack (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 132,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at junction block under steering rack (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 108,628 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 108,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 97,306 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 97,306 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 95,749 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 92,492 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 92,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 88,317 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Screen cracked but not in line of vision

Pass 18 Sep 2015 85,340 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 85,300 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 85,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 81,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in nearside rear tyre in outer sidewall

o/s wiper split

Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in nearside rear tyre in outer sidewall

o/s wiper split

Pass 4 Oct 2013 74,638 miles

Added engine oil before carrying out emissions test.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 66,885 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 60,969 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,792 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 45,497 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 35,475 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,724 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 20,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2006 20,787 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cr-v?

Based on 4,177,643 MOT tests across 304,403 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
6,787
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
304,403
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62,925
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,867
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44,532
position lamp(s) not working 40,820
Stop lamp not working 35,888
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A13 OVW is a 2003 Honda Cr-v in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,218 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 Cr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62,925 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 OVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A13 OVW registered?

A13 OVW is a 2003 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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