2003 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · MA53 VZE
2003 Honda CR-V (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 182,465 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CR-V
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,465 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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MA53 VZE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 14/04/2023
- 182,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA53 VZE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Cr-V (MA53 VZE) between February 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MA53 VZE Mileage History
- 09/02/2022174,200 mi
- 24/03/2022174,214 mi+14 mi
- 30/03/2022174,215 mi+1 mi
- 14/04/2023182,465 mi+8,250 mi
Average of roughly 7,040 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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