2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Honda CR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

5,513 MOT tests in 2024. 50.1% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time50.1%
Failed or needed repairs49.9%
Typical mileage at test134,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,513 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction9.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.8%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.7%
  4. Stop lamp: not working4.8%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.2%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%
    284 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics41.1%
  2. Suspension30.0%
  3. Emissions & leaks20.0%
  4. Brakes18.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.0%
  6. Body & chassis8.4%
  7. Tyres6.5%
  8. Steering4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn20.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.4%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn11.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.4%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2004 Honda CR-V?

In 2024, 50.1% of 2004 Honda CR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,513 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Honda CR-V?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Honda CR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).