2002 Honda CR-V · 12,070 MOT tests
2002 Honda CR-V reliability
2002 Honda CR-Vs fail 48.8% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 24 CR-V years (12,070 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- 48.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 135,264
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,070
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- 2003 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 10.8% of tests fail here (37% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Honda CR-V
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.9%
- Suspension22.2%
- Brakes14.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.2%
- Body, chassis and structure8.6%
- Tyres6.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.56%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 6.17%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 5.49%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Stop lamp not working 5.26%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 4.75%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.05%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (19.59%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.78%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.01%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.98%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (9.84%)
Other years
Every Honda CR-V year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Honda CR-V reliable?
2002 Honda CR-Vs fail 48.8% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 24 CR-V years (12,070 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Honda CR-V MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.56% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (6.17% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (5.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Honda CR-V have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Honda CR-V shows 135,264 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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