Honda CR-V: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Of the 1,190,734 Honda CR-V MOT tests in this dataset, 10.0% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 2003 and 2004 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 847 | 12.8% |
| 1998 | 3,086 | 12.4% |
| 1999 | 4,362 | 15.4% |
| 2000 | 6,438 | 16.3% |
| 2001 | 9,896 | 15.8% |
| 2002 | 25,918 | 19.7% |
| 2003 | 37,972 | 20.8% |
| 2004 | 45,379 | 20.8% |
| 2005 | 63,972 | 19.7% |
| 2006 | 68,119 | 18.5% |
| 2007 | 97,559 | 15.7% |
| 2008 | 68,197 | 12.9% |
| 2009 | 59,799 | 10.7% |
| 2010 | 60,620 | 11.5% |
| 2011 | 58,949 | 10.6% |
| 2012 | 73,071 | 8.7% |
| 2013 | 80,924 | 4.5% |
| 2014 | 83,330 | 4.3% |
| 2015 | 79,501 | 3.5% |
| 2016 | 77,416 | 3.0% |
| 2017 | 64,536 | 3.0% |
| 2018 | 50,365 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 34,993 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 17,554 | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 12,214 | 2.0% |
| 2022 | 5,461 | 2.4% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.