2000 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · X197 BJU

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 9 April 2026 at 117,236 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently cleared the testing over the last three years. While the record shows immediate failures in both April 2025 and 2026, the subsequent passes without recorded defects suggest that the owner is proactive in rectifying any identified faults prior to a re-test. The mileage profile is remarkably low for a 26-year-old Honda, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. Between the April 2024 test at 99,526 miles and the April 2025 test at 109,730 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 10,000 miles, with another 7,500 miles recorded in the final year. This low annual usage suggests light exposure, which reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain but increases the risk of age-related degradation such as rubber perish and fluid corrosion that occurs regardless of distance driven. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as older Hondas are prone to hidden corrosion that may not always trigger an MOT failure. Given the low mileage, inspect the brake components for seized calipers or pitted discs, which often occur when vehicles sit for extended periods. Additionally, check the suspension bushes and rubber boots for cracking, as the age of the components is a greater risk factor here than the low mileage suggests.