2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Honda CR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

684 MOT tests in 2024. 53.4% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time53.4%
Failed or needed repairs46.6%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 684 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.5%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.7%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  6. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits4.1%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension40.9%
  2. Lights & electrics29.7%
  3. Emissions & leaks21.5%
  4. Body & chassis14.3%
  5. Brakes9.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  7. Tyres6.0%
  8. Steering5.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.0%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Honda CR-V?

In 2024, 53.4% of 2000 Honda CR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 684 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Honda CR-V?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2000 Honda CR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).