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AD53 MVC

2003 Honda Cr-v

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,797 mi
Last recorded172,797 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Cr-v90,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MVC
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 172,797 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Nov 2025 172,792 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes on front bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2024 168,802 miles

General underside condition is corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms and mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 168,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

General underside condition is corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms and mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 165,143 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 160,659 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 154,622 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Real cover loose. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 145,664 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses crazed. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 145,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses crazed. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 133,211 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 133,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 125,612 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both box sections at steering rack mount areas (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount areas on body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outersills,also box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 120,995 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis box section by rack mount point (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis box sections (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outers (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 120,900 miles

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis box section by rack mount point (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis box sections (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outers (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 114,131 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both box sections viewed from underbonnet close to steering rack (2.2.C.1h)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 114,131 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ajoining hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ajoining hose (3.6.B.2c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both box sections viewed from underbonnet close to steering rack (2.2.C.1h)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 107,593 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 107,593 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 102,267 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 97,168 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 93,184 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 82,802 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 69,019 miles

brake pedal travel long

Fail 17 Mar 2010 52,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 52,737 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 45,968 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 40,571 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,597 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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AD53 MVC is a 2003 Honda Cr-v in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD53 MVC, 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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AD53 MVC is a 2003 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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