2016 Honda CR - V LS Heavy oil · 0063 JAS

A continuous run of clean MOT passes across the recorded history defines this Honda CR-V's roadworthiness profile, with five tests on file from 2021 through late 2025 and not a single advisory, failure, or defect noted at any point. The most recent examination on 18 December 2025 returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of unblemished results stretching back to December 2021. The absence of advisories is notable for a ten-year-old SUV, as components such as suspension linkages, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody trim typically begin to attract at least minor wear notes by this stage. Mechanically, the paper record offers no flagged weak points, although a clean MOT history establishes only that the vehicle met minimum standards at the time of test rather than confirming its overall mechanical state. The recorded mileage of 56,939 miles against an annualised rate of roughly 5,694 miles points to light usage over the vehicle's life, well below the typical accumulation for a CR-V of this vintage. The testing pattern shows tests clustered in December and January from 2021 onwards, with no recorded examination in 2022, suggesting either a period of SORN status or a test exemption during that interval. Such low annual mileage can mean reduced wear on the clutch, brakes, and drivetrain, but it also raises the possibility of extended standing periods that may affect items not covered by MOT testing, including coolant condition, fuel system freshness, oil seals, and the 12V battery. Any rubber components, particularly drive belts, coolant hoses, and suspension bushes, can harden or degrade when a vehicle sees only modest use, so the low-mileage profile is not automatically a positive indicator and warrants physical inspection. Given the absence of any flagged components in the MOT record, specific buyer guidance must focus on areas commonly affected in low-mileage CR-Vs of this generation. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn lower arm bushes or anti-roll bar drop links, and pay attention to any vagueness or knocking through the steering rack. Check that the rear brakes release cleanly without binding, as rear caliper sliders can seize on lightly used vehicles. Inspect the underbody and rear wheelarch arches closely for any bubbling paint or surface corrosion that the MOT may not have flagged if it remained within tolerance, paying particular attention to the subframe mounting points and exhaust hangers. Within the engine bay, examine the cam cover, valve cover, and oil filter housing for any signs of oil seepage, and verify that the coolant level is consistent and the fluid itself is a clean pink or blue rather than discoloured. A stationary vehicle with light use is more prone to perished vacuum hoses and dry-rotted intake piping, so these should be checked for cracking. Given the multi-year gap in 2022 and the modest overall mileage, it would be prudent to confirm that the timing chain or belt, whichever this variant employs, has been replaced according to schedule, and to budget for fresh brake fluid and a full service regardless of how the car presents, as age rather than distance is the governing factor for several of these consumables.