Honda Cr V I Vtec SE Sport (2002)
2002 Honda Cr V I Vtec SE Sport
CarHunch analysed 153 real MOT records for the 2002 Honda Cr V I Vtec SE Sport. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
At 32% first-time pass rate, this 2002 CR-V is well below the UK average of 80%, signalling serious reliability concerns for a car now over 20 years old. The good news is there are no dangerous defects recorded in this cohort, so safety-critical failures aren't the issue—it's cumulative wear and tear across multiple systems.
With an average mileage of 148,761 miles and 0.66 failures per vehicle at test, these CR-Vs show typical high-mileage degradation rather than inherent design flaws. Before buying one, budget for preventive maintenance on suspension, cooling, and exhaust components, and insist on a pre-purchase inspection to catch failures before they compound at the next MOT.
What to check before buying a 2002 Honda Cr V I Vtec SE Sport
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (56%) | 85 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (44%) | 68 | 72% | 1.49 |
2002 Honda Cr V I Vtec SE Sport — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (22% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2024.
MOT History Averages
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