2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Honda CR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

2,947 MOT tests in 2024. 51.3% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time51.3%
Failed or needed repairs48.7%
Typical mileage at test137,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,947 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.4%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
    154 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.1%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.8%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.3%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.7%
  2. Suspension31.5%
  3. Brakes22.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks14.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.9%
  6. Body & chassis11.1%
  7. Tyres6.1%
  8. Steering4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn23.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.5%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2002 Honda CR-V?

In 2024, 51.3% of 2002 Honda CR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,947 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Honda CR-V?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Honda CR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).