2004 Honda CR-V · 21,712 MOT tests
2004 Honda CR-V reliability
2004 Honda CR-Vs fail 48.9% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 24 CR-V years (21,712 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- 48.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 130,454
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,712
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: about average for its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 14.3% of tests fail here (79% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Honda CR-V
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27.6%
- Suspension21.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks14.3%
- Brakes12.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.4%
- Body, chassis and structure6.3%
- Tyres5.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 9.47%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Position lamp not working 7.85%
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 6.65%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Stop lamp not working 5.93%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.84%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.65%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (17.85%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.11%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.21%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (10.34%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.09%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.13%)
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 2004 Honda CR-V reliable?
2004 Honda CR-Vs fail 48.9% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 24 CR-V years (21,712 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Honda CR-V MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (9.47% of tests), position lamp not working (7.85% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (6.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Honda CR-V have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Honda CR-V shows 130,454 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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