2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Honda CR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

1,164 MOT tests in 2024. 56.9% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time56.9%
Failed or needed repairs43.1%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,164 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.5%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.8%
  4. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.2%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.1%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension35.4%
  2. Lights & electrics26.2%
  3. Emissions & leaks15.3%
  4. Body & chassis11.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.7%
  6. Brakes8.6%
  7. Steering5.8%
  8. Tyres4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.8%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2001 Honda CR-V?

In 2024, 56.9% of 2001 Honda CR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,164 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Honda CR-V?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2001 Honda CR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).