Honda CR-V MOT Results

Registered in 2002
51.4% pass rate
from 5,337 tests in 2021
(6.8% worse than other 2002 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda CR-V is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (30% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Suspension arms (57% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Pins and bushes (70% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint (24% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (72% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Pins and bushes (88% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (66% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (42% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Springs (23% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Coil springs (26% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Coil spring (28% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.64% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.34% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.26% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.037% fail on Sub-frame (84% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings (86% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.075% fail on Macpherson strut (76% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.037% fail on Axles (80% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.4% fail on Headlamps (48% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Headlamp (55% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.019% fail on Dipswitch
    • 5.8% fail on Stop lamp (20% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (29% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.62% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (53% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Rear fog lamp (53% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Rear fog lamp (53% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.36% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.094% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.037% fail on Horn (90% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.28% fail on Direction indicators (88% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Flashing type (88% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Individual direction indicators (89% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (84% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.075% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.037% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.019% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.019% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.019% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.019% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance (25% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (33% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (23% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (30% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.094% fail on Service brake imbalance (86% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Decelerometer (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.82% fail on Brake performance not tested (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Parking brake performance (54% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (60% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance (57% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.037% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.075% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.056% fail on Parking brake performance (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.037% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.037% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 5.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (79% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Brake pads (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.056% fail on Brake drums
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pedal (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.39% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (74% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Anti-lock braking system (71% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.37% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.37% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.037% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.019% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.019% fail on Valves
    • 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.056% fail on Flexible brake hoses (84% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.019% fail on Operation
      • 0.019% fail on Servos
    • 0.019% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (40% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (44% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Spark ignition (59% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.11% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.037% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.037% fail on Other emission control equipment (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.11% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.34% fail on Compression ignition (61% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.094% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.037% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.037% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.037% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.037% fail on Emissions not tested (79% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.52% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.36% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 9.9% fail on Visibility (23% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Washers (54% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear
      • 0.22% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (22% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.5% fail on Transmission (30% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts (34% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Joints (33% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
        • 0.056% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.037% fail on Bearing housing (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.019% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.019% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.49% fail on Chassis
      • 0.47% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.019% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.47% fail on Seats
      • 0.34% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.21% fail on Doors (71% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Other passenger's door (76% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Door condition (76% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.056% fail on Door condition
        • 0.019% fail on Catch
      • 0.037% fail on Front passenger's door (80% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition (79% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Towbar (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Towbar condition (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
    • 0.075% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.075% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.056% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.056% fail on Cabs
      • 0.037% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.019% fail on Steps
    • 0.019% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Bracket
    • 0.019% fail on Load security
      • 0.019% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.019% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.019% fail on Floor
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Steering
    • 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.056% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pipes and hoses (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Operation
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
    • 0.075% fail on Steering gear (92% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Steering rack (91% better than other 2002 cars)
  • 3.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.0% fail on Condition (81% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Requirements
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.037% fail on Airbags
      • 0.019% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.019% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.45% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Attachment
    • 0.019% fail on Hubs
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle (60% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates (60% better than other 2002 cars)
  • 0.019% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.019% fail on Speedometer
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  • Honda CR-V (2002 - 2006)
    Low-down pull from refined chain cam engines. Walk-through cabin on CVT auto models. Large boot can be increased by sliding the rear seats forward. Lasting very well.

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