2002 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · EK02 ABN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a worrying pattern of deferred suspension and drivetrain repairs. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 177,743 miles passed, it revealed several new advisories that mirror previous failures. Specifically, the offside front drive shaft CV boot and nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover were flagged as severely deteriorated, despite being noted similarly in April 2025. This suggests that the owner is waiting for components to reach a point of failure or significant degradation rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 177,743 miles over 24 years, the car averages approximately 7,400 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for an older SUV of this age. The record shows consistent activity, with roughly 6,000 miles covered between December 2025 and March 2026. This steady mileage accumulation indicates the vehicle is not suffering from long periods of stagnation that cause dry rot, but the high cumulative mileage places significant stress on rubber components and mechanical joints, which is evident in the recorded history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the front wishbone bushes and ball joints have been cracking and failing since at least 2022. The offside rear anti-roll bar linkage failed in late 2023 and returned as an advisory again in the 2026 test, indicating the repair was either poorly executed or the part has worn prematurely again. The history of pitted brake discs and thin pads in the 2022 and 2023 records suggests the braking system is frequently neglected. Attention should also be paid to the CV boots for grease leaks, as the repeated deterioration of the offside front boot indicates an imminent drive joint failure if not replaced immediately.