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AJ52 VEL

2003 Honda Hr-v

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,890 mi
Last recorded138,890 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda Hr-v66,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 VEL
MakeHonda
ModelHr-v
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 138,890 miles

Central Front Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

External body has wear and tear all over

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

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

Offside Rear Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (

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

Under body has surface rust all over.

Pass 12 Sep 2020 127,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 121,008 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 104,698 miles

Front exhaust rear flange thin due to corrosion (boarder

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills have covers fitted not allowing inspection of components

Fail 3 Sep 2018 104,698 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Driver's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust rear flange thin due to corrosion (boarder

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills have covers fitted not allowing inspection of components

Pass 4 Jul 2017 85,187 miles

brake pipes to rear flex corroding

front pads last 1/4

rear anti roll bar "d" bushes

Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,934 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 75,413 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 72,905 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 72,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,950 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear bush,panhard rod to rear axle worn

Fail 16 Dec 2014 66,950 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear bush,panhard rod to rear axle worn

Pass 17 Dec 2013 59,594 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

driver wiper blade slightly torn

Fail 18 Dec 2012 53,746 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 53,746 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 46,436 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 38,380 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 35,576 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 35,576 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 32,254 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 28,194 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 23,365 miles

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 20 Dec 2005 17,528 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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AJ52 VEL is a 2003 Honda Hr-v in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AJ52 VEL, 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 AJ52 VEL registered?

AJ52 VEL is a 2003 Honda Hr-v, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is AJ52 VEL safe to buy?

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