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2006 HONDA CR-V2.0L Petrol

EL53 AHS

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Free vehicle summary for EL53 AHS: 2006 HONDA CR-V (Silver, Petrol). Mileage: 167,209. MOT: not recorded. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Expired
Expires 23/04/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/01/2027
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2006
Engine
1997cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the clean result of its most recent inspection. The test conducted on 24 April 2025 at 167,209 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety and emissions standards. While the history shows intermittent failures in 2023 and 2024, the immediate passes following those failures suggest the owner is proactive in rectifying mechanical faults once they are identified by the tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a well-used vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,360 miles per year over its twenty-year lifespan. Between the tests on 25 April 2023 and 24 April 2025, the car covered 5,671 miles, moving from 161,538 miles to 167,209 miles. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which is generally beneficial for maintaining rubber seals and preventing fluid degradation within the drivetrain. Despite the recent clean record, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of the suspension and chassis components common to the Honda CR-V of this era. The high mileage increases the likelihood of worn control arm bushes, degraded dampers, and coil springs that should be checked for play. Pay close attention to corrosion on the subframe and exhaust mounting points, as the MOT record does not detail structural integrity until a failure occurs. You should also verify the brake system to ensure no binding calipers or uneven pad wear has developed since the last annual test.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Below Average.

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Jul 2026, 02:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the clean result of its most recent inspection. The test conducted on 24 April 2025 at 167,209 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety and emissions standards. While the history shows intermittent failures in 2023 and 2024, the immediate passes following those failures suggest the owner is proactive in rectifying mechanical faults once they are identified by the tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a well-used vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,360 miles per year over its twenty-year lifespan. Between the tests on 25 April 2023 and 24 April 2025, the car covered 5,671 miles, moving from 161,538 miles to 167,209 miles. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which is generally beneficial for maintaining rubber seals and preventing fluid degradation within the drivetrain. Despite the recent clean record, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of the suspension and chassis components common to the Honda CR-V of this era. The high mileage increases the likelihood of worn control arm bushes, degraded dampers, and coil springs that should be checked for play. Pay close attention to corrosion on the subframe and exhaust mounting points, as the MOT record does not detail structural integrity until a failure occurs. You should also verify the brake system to ensure no binding calipers or uneven pad wear has developed since the last annual test.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Honda Cr-V (EL53 AHS) from 2006 show a total of 5 MOT tests between April 2023 and April 2025.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 12 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 11 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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