2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Honda CR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

5,795 MOT tests in 2024. 92.4% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time92.4%
Failed or needed repairs7.6%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,795 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high1.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    155 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.2%
    23 marked dangerous
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  3. Lights & electrics2.5%
  4. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  5. Brakes0.3%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.1%
  8. Wheels0.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.9%
  2. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.3%
  3. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.1%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2021 Honda CR-V?

In 2024, 92.4% of 2021 Honda CR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,795 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Honda CR-V?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too high; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Honda CR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).