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AP03 EPV

2003 Honda Hr-v

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

171,198 mi
Last recorded171,198 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda Hr-v66,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EPV
MakeHonda
ModelHr-v
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 171,198 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills covered in plastic trims

drivers window dropped

Fail 13 Mar 2020 171,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills covered in plastic trims

drivers window dropped

Pass 3 Apr 2019 168,026 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 1 Apr 2019 168,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

Pass 31 Mar 2018 152,975 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very low and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 29 Mar 2018 152,971 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very low and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 18 Mar 2017 131,598 miles

Sill covered fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Underneath vehicle covered in mud

Fail 14 Mar 2017 131,596 miles

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

Sill covered fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Underneath vehicle covered in mud

Pass 22 Mar 2016 115,787 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 99,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2015 99,384 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2014 84,033 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 84,033 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 78,724 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,799 miles

N/S/F engine mount slightly split

Lugs broken N/S/R and O/S/R ARB link joints

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

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

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

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

Small cuts and stones in rear tyres

Fail 10 Feb 2012 71,799 miles

Lugs broken N/S/R and O/S/R ARB link joints

N/S/F engine mount slightly split

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Small cuts and stones in rear tyres

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,675 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 46,896 miles

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge (devoid of tread), cuts in tread

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,080 miles

Small but deep cut in N/S/F tyre.Stones embedding in front tyres

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,997 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 21,997 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 15,009 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2006 7,472 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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AP03 EPV is a 2003 Honda Hr-v in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AP03 EPV, 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 AP03 EPV registered?

AP03 EPV is a 2003 Honda Hr-v, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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