Honda Hr V (2004)
2004 Honda Hr V
CarHunch analysed 794 real MOT records for the 2004 Honda Hr V. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Honda HR-V's first-time pass rate of 78.3% sits slightly below the UK average of 80%, but the real concern here is that nearly one in three of these vehicles (32.4%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above what you'd typically see. This suggests structural or safety issues that go beyond cosmetic wear, making a pre-purchase inspection essential.
At 65,470 miles on average, these cars are running fairly typical mileage for their age, but the 4 failures per vehicle and 19 advisories tell you they're accumulating problems steadily. Before buying, have a trusted mechanic specifically check the suspension, brakes, and undercarriage—the high dangerous defect rate points to these as weak spots on this generation.
What to check before buying a 2004 Honda Hr 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.
- ⚠️ 32.4% 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 (100%) | 792 | 78.3% | 4.04 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 78.5% | 3.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Honda Hr 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 Hr V vehicles fall between 47,481 and 81,652 miles.
2004 Honda Hr V — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 181 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (28% 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 Hr 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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58.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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57.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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56.8%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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56.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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37.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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25.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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24.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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22.3%
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.
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