2001 Honda CR-V · 4,931 MOT tests
2001 Honda CR-V reliability
2001 Honda CR-Vs fail 45.3% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 24 CR-V years (4,931 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- 45.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 119,654
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,931
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- 2002 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 24.7% of tests fail here (49% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Honda CR-V
Fail rate by area
- Suspension24.7%
- Lights and electrics20.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks11%
- Body, chassis and structure9.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.7%
- Brakes6.6%
- Tyres5.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.96%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 5.86%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 5.72%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 5.44%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.02%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.49%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.24%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (14.2%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.91%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.25%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.09%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (7.75%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Honda CR-V reliable?
2001 Honda CR-Vs fail 45.3% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 24 CR-V years (4,931 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Honda CR-V MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.96% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.86% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (5.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Honda CR-V have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 Honda CR-V shows 119,654 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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