2003 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · OU53 VKC
2003 Honda CR-V (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 198,238 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CR-V
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,238 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
OU53 VKC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2024
- 198,238 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU53 VKC 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 2003 Honda Cr-V (OU53 VKC) between November 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 January 2024 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: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
OU53 VKC Mileage History
- 23/11/2021183,767 mi
- 04/01/2022183,786 mi+19 mi
- 03/01/2023191,161 mi+7,375 mi
- 06/12/2023198,050 mi+6,889 mi
- 02/01/2024198,238 mi+188 mi
Average of roughly 6,865 miles per year across 5 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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