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Honda CR-V MOT Results

Registered in 2003
51.7% pass rate
from 7,639 tests in 2021
(5.0% worse than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda CR-V is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (30% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Suspension arms (56% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Pins and bushes (91% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Suspension arm (50% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (60% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Pins and bushes (64% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (58% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (55% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.052% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.9% fail on Springs (23% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Coil springs (24% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Coil spring (25% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Mounting
      • 0.052% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (73% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.052% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.55% fail on Shock absorbers (32% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Sub-frames (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.039% fail on Suspension rod (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.10% fail on Wheel bearings (93% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Macpherson strut (70% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.065% fail on Axles
      • 0.039% fail on Axle
      • 0.026% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.013% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension unit
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (9.9% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Headlamps (57% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Headlamp (68% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 6.7% fail on Stop lamp (45% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.54% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (61% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Electrical equipment (43% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.052% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.039% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.30% fail on Direction indicators (87% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Flashing type (87% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Individual direction indicators (88% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.026% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.16% fail on Rear reflectors (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Hazard warning (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Switch (80% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.026% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Brakes (12% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Brake performance (34% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (21% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.079% fail on Service brake imbalance (87% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.22% fail on Decelerometer (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (57% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.80% fail on Brake performance not tested (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance (84% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (86% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.039% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 4.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Brake pads (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.026% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.039% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (83% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Cable (84% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Linkage
    • 3.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever (61% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (64% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Anti-lock braking system (57% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.37% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.052% fail on Master cylinder (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.026% fail on Servos
      • 0.013% fail on Valves
    • 0.22% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.092% fail on Flexible brake hoses (75% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
      • 0.026% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.026% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.013% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
  • 9.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (30% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (35% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.6% fail on Spark ignition (51% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (21% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.092% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.026% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.013% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.013% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.33% fail on Compression ignition (68% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.052% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.013% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.013% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.079% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.079% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.052% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.039% fail on Emissions not tested (80% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.24% fail on Fluid leaks (55% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.052% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.013% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.013% fail on Undertray
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility (17% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Washers (54% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.34% fail on View to rear
      • 0.34% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.092% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.092% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.026% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (37% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system (24% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission (54% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts (57% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (57% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.065% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.039% fail on Joints
        • 0.039% fail on Flexible couplings (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.013% fail on Chains
      • 0.013% fail on Belts
    • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.013% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.52% fail on Chassis
      • 0.52% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.18% fail on Seats
      • 0.10% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.079% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.10% fail on Body (61% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Other body component
      • 0.013% fail on Panel
    • 0.065% fail on Cabs
      • 0.065% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.052% fail on Floor
    • 0.039% fail on Fuel system (93% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (92% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on System
    • 0.026% fail on Towbar
      • 0.013% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.013% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.026% fail on Load security
      • 0.026% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.013% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.026% fail on Doors (96% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
      • 0.013% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
    • 0.013% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.013% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.013% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.013% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.013% fail on Undertray
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Locking devices (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Pipes and hoses (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Operation
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
      • 0.026% fail on Pump
    • 0.10% fail on Steering gear (87% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Steering rack (90% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
      • 0.013% fail on Steering box
    • 0.039% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.013% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.013% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.013% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.013% fail on Steering play
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.2% fail on Seat belts (26% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.79% fail on Condition
      • 0.052% fail on Requirements
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment
    • 0.90% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (35% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Airbags
      • 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.47% fail on Attachment
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle (51% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates (51% better than other 2003 cars)
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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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