2004 HONDA CR-V2.0L Petrol

The 2004 Honda CR-V presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 19 January 2026 at 144,090 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the last three years. The vehicle carries no recorded defects or advisories in any test, and the most recent failure on 15 January 2026 at 144,086 miles shows no defects logged, indicating the rejection stemmed from administrative or non-mechanical grounds rather than a fault. Prior passes on 8 January 2025 and 25 January 2024 likewise recorded nothing. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,550 miles per year against the 144,090 recorded. The records show 11,209 miles added between January 2024 and January 2025, then 11,209 miles again to January 2026, a consistent and unremarkable pattern with no sudden accumulation or standing gaps. The sparse, clean history gives little cause for concern on consumable wear from overuse, though the absence of advisories across this age means earlier minor items such as tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes were either replaced preemptively or simply not flagged. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, as the MOT record omits any advisory on chassis or underbody condition despite the vehicle's age. The lack of logged brake, exhaust emissions, or suspension issues suggests previous owners kept the CR-V to a basic pass standard, but unchanged tests four days apart in both 2025 and 2026 imply quick retests rather than deep rectification. Verify the V5C and confirm the January 2026 failure cause, since no defect data accompanies it. Check coil springs, suspension bushes, and binding calipers visually at the viewing, as these commonly degrade on CR-Vs of this era without triggering MOT advisories. The clean record is reassuring, yet 22 years of use demands hands-on confirmation of drivetrain and rust protection before purchase.