2003 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · BT53 APK
2003 Honda CR-V (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 151,530 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CR-V
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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BT53 APK Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2021
- 151,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT53 APK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Cr-V (BT53 APK) between November 2006 and October 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (24 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Off side and near side floors (7.1.1 (a”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side a”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
BT53 APK Mileage History
- 14/11/200627,674 mi
- 13/11/200745,284 mi+17,610 mi
- 27/10/200853,039 mi+7,755 mi
- 26/10/200963,827 mi+10,788 mi
- 12/11/201077,131 mi+13,304 mi
- 11/11/201187,047 mi+9,916 mi
- 12/11/201187,047 mi
- 16/11/2012100,028 mi+12,981 mi
- 20/11/2012100,043 mi+15 mi
- 12/11/2013104,448 mi+4,405 mi
- 15/04/2014104,560 mi+112 mi
- 17/04/2014104,560 mi
- 10/04/2015111,963 mi+7,403 mi
- 11/04/2015111,963 mi
- 11/04/2016118,978 mi+7,015 mi
- 13/04/2017125,172 mi+6,194 mi
- 09/04/2018131,863 mi+6,691 mi
- 10/04/2018131,863 mi
- 15/04/2019138,259 mi+6,396 mi
- 23/04/2019138,259 mi
- 13/10/2020144,458 mi+6,199 mi
- 14/10/2020144,458 mi
- 13/10/2021151,525 mi+7,067 mi
- 19/10/2021151,530 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 8,296 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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