2018 HONDA CR-V1.6L Diesel

This 2018 Honda CR-V has maintained a clean MOT history with no defects recorded across all five tests, most recently passing on 13 May 2025 at 141,032 miles. The absence of advisories or failings suggests the vehicle has undergone consistent, if not rigorous, servicing, though the lack of recorded defects does not preclude underlying wear beyond MOT scope. The most recent test was conducted just over two years ago, which is within the standard MOT cycle but leaves a gap of 14 months before the next due date. No recurring faults or patterns emerge from the record, though the absence of advisories on critical components like suspension bushes or coil springs does not guarantee their current condition. The mileage progression indicates unusually high annual usage, averaging 17,629 miles per year over eight years—a rate significantly above the UK average for this vehicle age. The largest jump occurred between the 2022 tests, where mileage increased by 17,542 miles in just over a year, suggesting either intensive use or a period of neglect before regular servicing resumed. The 2022 duplicate entry (a passed and failed test at identical mileage) is likely an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical issue, as no defects were recorded. This pattern implies that while the vehicle has been driven consistently, it may have experienced accelerated wear on consumable parts like brakes, tyres, and suspension components. Given the high mileage and lack of advisories in the MOT history, a prospective buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of suspension components—particularly rear bushes and coil springs—where wear often goes unnoticed until failure. The brakes, given the mileage, should be assessed for uneven pad thickness, binding calipers, or warped discs, as these are common high-mileage concerns. Corrosion checks are also essential, focusing on wheel arches, subframe areas, and exhaust mounts, where rust can compromise structural integrity. The absence of MOT advisories on emissions suggests the catalytic converter and related systems remain functional, but a scan for stored fault codes would provide further clarity. Tyre tread depth and lateral wear patterns should also be verified, as the record’s clean history does not account for irregular wear or low tread.