Honda Cr V (2004)
2004 Honda Cr V
CarHunch analysed 13,374 real MOT records for the 2004 Honda Cr V. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Honda CR-V struggles with reliability compared to the UK average, posting a 75% first-time pass rate against the national 80% benchmark. More concerning, nearly 46% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is well above acceptable and a genuine safety flag for any buyer.
These CR-Vs average 89,400 miles for their age, suggesting reasonable usage, but they're racking up 5.36 failures and 31 advisories per test on average — indicators of mounting wear and deteriorating condition across the board. Before committing to purchase, have a pre-buy inspection focus on the brake and suspension systems, where dangerous defects cluster most heavily on this generation.
What to check before buying a 2004 Honda Cr V
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.
- ⚠️ 45.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (99%) | 13,301 | 75% | 5.37 |
| LPG (0%) | 36 | 76.7% | 4.69 |
| Diesel (0%) | 29 | 76.6% | 4.52 |
| Other (0%) | 6 | 75.8% | 1.17 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 72.5% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Honda Cr V vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Honda Cr V vehicles fall between 71,682 and 105,763 miles.
2004 Honda Cr V — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 4,884 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (41% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2004 Honda Cr V
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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67.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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60.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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58.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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45.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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39.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.
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