Honda CR-V MOT Results

Registered in 2006
57.4% pass rate
from 12,309 tests in 2021
(4.9% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda CR-V is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (5.6% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Suspension arms (59% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Pins and bushes (46% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint (44% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm (54% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (31% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint dust cover (91% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Springs (46% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Coil springs (46% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Coil spring (46% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0081% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.98% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (29% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods (95% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0081% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.049% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0081% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0081% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Sub-frames (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Sub-frame (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (69% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0081% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0081% fail on Axles
      • 0.0081% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.1% fail on Headlamps (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Headlamp (51% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0081% fail on Matched pair
    • 5.2% fail on Stop lamp (23% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.37% fail on Electrical equipment (37% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.089% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.032% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.032% fail on Horn (88% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (59% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp (59% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp (59% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Direction indicators (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Flashing type (87% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Individual direction indicators (90% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on All direction indicators (78% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.097% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0081% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.065% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.016% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0081% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0081% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0081% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0081% fail on Switch
  • 8.4% fail on Brakes (32% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (38% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (78% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Brake pads (78% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0081% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.0081% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0081% fail on Cable
    • 3.4% fail on Brake performance (50% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (26% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (31% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (23% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance (73% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0081% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0081% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.82% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp) (89% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.51% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (39% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance (47% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance (93% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0081% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.41% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (85% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.0081% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever (52% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Anti-lock braking system (54% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Electronic stability control (70% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control (45% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Lever (39% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.081% fail on Flexible brake hoses (64% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.049% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.024% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.032% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.024% fail on Other components
      • 0.0081% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0081% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.024% fail on Rigid brake pipes (99% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.016% fail on Servos
  • 7.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers (25% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0081% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0081% fail on Window
    • 0.0081% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (23% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission (25% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Drive shafts (26% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Joints (27% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.16% fail on Joints
        • 0.016% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0081% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.0081% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.97% fail on Exhaust system (64% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Integral vehicle structure (46% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (43% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Chassis (46% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Chassis condition (46% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.097% fail on Other body component
      • 0.049% fail on Panel
    • 0.097% fail on Fuel system (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0081% fail on Tank
      • 0.0081% fail on Hose
      • 0.0081% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0081% fail on System
    • 0.097% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.089% fail on Towbar (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Other towbar components (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Towbar condition (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Vehicle structure (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Seats (58% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.057% fail on Doors (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.049% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0081% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0081% fail on Door condition
    • 0.032% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0081% fail on Bracket
    • 0.024% fail on Undertray
    • 0.016% fail on Floor
    • 0.0081% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0081% fail on Steps
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres (23% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.0% fail on Condition (35% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Size/type (94% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (35% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (33% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Spark ignition (35% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.78% fail on Catalyst emissions (63% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested (72% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.032% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0081% fail on NOx sensor
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition (25% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.041% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.032% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0081% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.024% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (73% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0081% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Engine oil leaks (82% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0081% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.032% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.024% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0081% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 3.8% fail on Steering (17% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components (39% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end (42% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.065% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0081% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0081% fail on Other components
        • 0.0081% fail on Steering component
    • 0.31% fail on Power steering
      • 0.24% fail on Pipes and hoses (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Operation
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
      • 0.0081% fail on Pump
      • 0.0081% fail on Rams
    • 0.18% fail on Steering gear (64% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack (66% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Operation
    • 0.032% fail on Steering play (72% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Steering rack (71% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Seat belts (27% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.40% fail on Condition
      • 0.024% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0081% fail on Attachment
    • 0.58% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (54% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0081% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0081% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle (52% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates (52% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels (55% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment (48% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Condition (75% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.0081% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0081% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.0081% fail on Steps
  • 0.0081% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0081% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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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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