2004 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · HW53 DCU
2004 Honda CR-V (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 143,130 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CR-V
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW53 DCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 143,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW53 DCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Honda Cr-V (HW53 DCU) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded top pipe coming out of brake block to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
HW53 DCU Mileage History
- 04/06/2024129,835 mi
- 01/08/2025136,302 mi+6,467 mi
- 13/08/2025136,307 mi+5 mi
- 21/08/2026143,119 mi+6,812 mi
- 22/08/2026143,130 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 6,003 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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