2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Honda HR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

241 MOT tests in 2024. 57.3% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time57.3%
Failed or needed repairs42.7%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 241 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.9%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.8%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.9%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.5%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.5%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    8 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics32.4%
  2. Suspension16.6%
  3. Emissions & leaks14.1%
  4. Body & chassis10.0%
  5. Tyres7.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  7. Brakes7.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.1%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn13.3%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. 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 HR-V?

In 2024, 57.3% of 2004 Honda HR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 241 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

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

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

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

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).