HONDA CR-V2005 · 2.2L Diesel

The Honda CR-V last entered the test bay on 21 August 2024 at 144,713 miles and recorded a failure with no defects listed, leaving the vehicle without a documented pass for nearly two years up to 16 July 2026. Prior to that, the 22 August 2023 examination failed then passed on the same day at 131,508 miles, and the 23 August 2022 test showed a fail at 124,147 miles immediately followed by a pass at 124,148 miles. This pattern of same-day fail-and-pass reversals in 2022 and 2023 suggests minor non-mechanical or administrative issues were rectified swiftly, but the standalone 2024 failure with no subsequent pass indicates a worsening compliance trend and a likely lapse in roadworthy certification. The odometer advanced from 124,147 miles in August 2022 to 131,508 miles by August 2023, then to 144,713 miles by August 2024, equating to roughly 7,300 and 13,200 miles per annum respectively against a 21-year average of 6,891 miles per year. The jump between 2023 and 2024 shows accelerated use of about 13,200 miles in twelve months, double the typical annual rate. No MOT data exists beyond August 2024, creating a gap of nearly twenty-three months to the present date; the sparse record with zero advisories across all entries offers little insight into consumable wear but confirms no formal defects were logged by testers. Because the DVSA entries cite no defects, the buyer cannot rely on recorded faults to target inspections. Nevertheless, a 2005 CR-V with 144,713 miles demands physical checks of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers for binding, plus underbody corrosion and structural integrity. The unexplained failures warrant verification of the vehicle's true MOT status and test certificates. A technician should scrutinise exhaust emissions and tyre tread depth, as high mileage accelerates degradation of these components despite absent advisories. The repeated fail-with-no-defect entries across 2022 and 2023 imply previous owners cleared trivial test objections quickly, but the 2024 failure left unresolved marks a decline in maintenance discipline. Prospective buyers should treat the missing defect data as a red flag and commission a pre-purchase inspection focusing on drivetrain seals and steering joints.