2013 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · A4 JJT

A clean and uninterrupted run of pass certificates with no recorded advisories on the three most recent examinations, culminating in a pass dated 28 April 2026, points to a CR-V whose mechanical condition has stabilised rather than deteriorated. The only blemish across the entire DVSA history is a single failed test on 7 May 2024, where dangerous rear brake pad wear was identified alongside non-functioning windscreen washers, and both were clearly remediated as the vehicle passed on the subsequent retest eight days later. The trajectory here is one of recovery and consolidation: a brake-related defect was caught, rectified, and has not resurfaced in two further annual tests. There is no history of structural corrosion, suspension component wear, steering defects, exhaust failures, lighting failures, or tyre-related advisories beyond a single edge-wear note in 2023. For a thirteen-year-old crossover, this absence of chronic or recurring advisories is the defining feature of the file. With 54,148 miles recorded across roughly thirteen years of use, the vehicle averages around 4,165 miles annually, which is notably low for its age and class. Such modest accumulation typically reflects short urban journeys, light private use, or extended periods of garage storage rather than the high-mileage motorway work that accelerates wear on turbochargers, dual-clutch components, and timing chains. Mechanically, low annual mileage of this nature tends to preserve bulk wear items such as brake discs, clutch friction material, and suspension bushes, while increasing the likelihood of superficial deterioration in areas affected by standing time, including undertrays, brake caliper slide pins, and dry rubber boots. There are no significant gaps in the MOT testing record and no abrupt mileage jumps, indicating consistent if light use throughout the recorded history. The odometer progression implies that the major mechanical components have likely seen only modest cumulative stress. The 2023 advisory regarding an offside front inner tyre worn close to the legal limit on its edge, combined with the same year's note that rear brake pads were wearing thin, are the only wear-related flags in the entire file and both appear to have been addressed, as no further tyre or brake advisories appear in the 2024 or 2025 tests. The subsequent brake pad failure in May 2024 demonstrates that pad wear had continued beyond the advisory point, so a prospective buyer should treat the rear braking system as the primary area of attention during physical inspection. On a test drive, listen for any metallic grinding or squeal from the rear axle under light braking, feel for a soft or spongy pedal that could indicate a seized rear caliper slider following low-mileage use, and check that the vehicle pulls up squarely rather than veering. Inspect the inner and outer faces of the rear discs for lipping, scoring, or surface rust pitting that could necessitate machining or replacement. The remainder of the inspection should focus on the consequences of low-mileage operation rather than the components flagged in the MOT file, as those have remained clean for two consecutive years. Specific checks should include handbrake holding ability on an incline, since cable tensioners and rear caliper mechanisms can stiffen with disuse, and a thorough look at all suspension rubber components such as anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, and wishbone bushes for perishing or cracking. With the CR-V's known sensitivity to rear trailing arm corrosion in earlier generations, examine the underside for any bubbling paint, white deposits, or perforation around the rear beam mountings and subframe mounting points. On the road, listen for clonking over speed humps and uneven tarmac, which would suggest worn top mounts or shock absorber inefficiency, and pay attention to any steering vagueness or knocking through the column that could indicate worn steering rack mounts. Finally, confirm the windscreen washer system is fully operational, as the dual failure recorded in 2024 may have been a reservoir or pump issue that warrants verification rather than assumption.