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BN53 ZZC

2003 Honda Hr-v

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

112,732 mi
Last recorded112,732 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Hr-v66,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 ZZC
MakeHonda
ModelHr-v
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 112,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 109,147 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n.s & o.s (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 106,053 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 104,015 miles

under body & suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2022 104,008 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body & suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 100,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 92,401 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 89,266 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 75,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 69,061 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 65,911 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 60,492 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 56,801 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,595 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 56,494 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,721 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,617 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,232 miles

cut in the offside/front tyre not showing cords at time of test. slight play in the offside/rear antiroll bar link.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,918 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,938 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 22,037 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,173 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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BN53 ZZC is a 2003 Honda Hr-v in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN53 ZZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 ZZC registered?

BN53 ZZC is a 2003 Honda Hr-v, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 ZZC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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