Honda Cr V I Vtec SE Sport (2003)
2003 Honda Cr V I Vtec SE Sport
CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2003 Honda Cr V I Vtec SE Sport. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
This 2003 CR-V has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 39.2%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals serious reliability concerns for a vehicle now over 20 years old. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so failures tend to be fixable rather than safety-critical issues.
At 133,500 miles median mileage, these cars have covered typical high miles for their age, yet they're still generating an average of 0.6 failures per test—roughly double what you'd expect from a healthier model. Before committing to one, budget for immediate remedial work and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on common failure patterns in this generation, as the MOT data suggests mechanical wear is catching up fast.
We have limited data for the 2003 Honda Cr V I Vtec SE Sport — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.
These stats describe 131 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
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Before you buy a 2003 Honda Cr V I Vtec SE Sport
Based on MOT data from 131 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (53%) | 69 | 74.4% | 1.14 |
| Petrol (47%) | 62 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 Honda Cr V I Vtec SE Sport vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2003 Honda Cr V I Vtec SE Sport vehicles fall between 114,018 and 152,171 miles.
2003 Honda Cr V I Vtec SE Sport — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 18% of 2003 Honda Cr V I Vtec SE Sports are still active.
Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (18% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2024.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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