Honda CR-V MOT Results

Registered in 2004
51.9% pass rate
from 8,584 tests in 2021
(4.7% worse than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda CR-V is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (21% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Suspension arms (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Pins and bushes (56% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint (19% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bar (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.7% fail on Springs (13% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.7% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.047% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (30% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.035% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.69% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.27% fail on Sub-frames (51% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.082% fail on Sub-frame (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.035% fail on Suspension rod (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings (91% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Macpherson strut (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.035% fail on Axles (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Headlamps (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Headlamp (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.012% fail on Matched pair
    • 6.8% fail on Stop lamp (56% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (30% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.65% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.43% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Horn (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.54% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Individual direction indicators (76% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (87% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.49% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (61% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.023% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.15% fail on Rear reflectors (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.023% fail on Switch
    • 0.023% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.012% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.012% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.012% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 12% fail on Brakes (12% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Brake performance (34% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (24% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance (82% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Decelerometer (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (57% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.68% fail on Brake performance not tested (81% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (55% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (76% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Parking brake performance (76% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.047% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 4.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (54% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Brake pads (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.023% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.058% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (75% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Cable (86% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Rod
        • 0.012% fail on Lever
        • 0.012% fail on Linkage
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pedal (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.40% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Anti-lock braking system (69% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Parking brake control (39% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Lever
    • 0.22% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.058% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.035% fail on Master cylinder (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Valves
      • 0.012% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.058% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.035% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.023% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.023% fail on Other components
    • 0.035% fail on Flexible brake hoses (90% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (56% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (82% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 8.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.78% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.21% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Catalytic converter (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.093% fail on Oxygen sensor (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.047% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.35% fail on Compression ignition (73% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.047% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.023% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.012% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.23% fail on Fluid leaks (54% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Undertray
  • 8.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.29% fail on View to rear
      • 0.27% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.023% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.047% fail on Bonnet (80% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres (17% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition (18% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system (38% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (61% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (66% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.10% fail on Joints
        • 0.093% fail on Prop shaft (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.012% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.58% fail on Integral vehicle structure (31% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (30% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.41% fail on Chassis
      • 0.41% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.13% fail on Body (56% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.012% fail on Panel
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.070% fail on Seats (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.035% fail on Fuel system (93% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (86% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Doors (93% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Other passenger's door (86% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Door condition (86% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Towbar
      • 0.012% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.012% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.023% fail on Floor
    • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.012% fail on Cabs
      • 0.012% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.1% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.070% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
        • 0.012% fail on Steering component
    • 0.85% fail on Power steering (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Pipes and hoses (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
    • 0.070% fail on Steering gear (92% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Steering rack (95% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Steering box
    • 0.012% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.012% fail on Steering lock
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts (42% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas (46% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Condition (44% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Requirements
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment
      • 0.012% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.98% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (36% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle (49% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates (49% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.012% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.012% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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  • Honda CR-V (2002 - 2006)
    Low-down pull from refined chain cam engines. Walk-through cabin on CVT auto models. Large boot can be increased by sliding the rear seats forward. Lasting very well.

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