2005 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · AY55 LXH

The 2005 Honda CR-V passed its most recent MOT test on 23 June 2026 at 128,468 miles, but the historical data reveals a persistent trend of underbody corrosion. Structural rusting around the rear sub-frame and rear suspension mounting points has appeared on every test record from June 2023 through June 2026. While these corrosion items remain flagged as advisories rather than major defects, their ongoing presence over four consecutive test cycles indicates an unresolved condition that is likely to deteriorate over time. Averaging roughly 6,100 miles per year over its 21-year lifespan, the vehicle shows moderate annual usage pattern across the available record. The testing timeline shows a single failure on 2 July 2024 caused by an out-of-limit exhaust Lambda reading, which passed on retest the same day. Minor electrical defects, specifically an inoperative registration plate lamp and a non-functioning upper stop lamp, were recorded in June 2025 and remained unaddressed at the June 2026 inspection. A prospective buyer should arrange a thorough inspection of the vehicle underside on a hoist. Particular focus must be directed to the rear sub-frame and the prescribed mounting areas around the rear shock absorbers and springs to assess whether the metal integrity has compromised beyond simple surface rust. Inspectors should also check the steering linkage, as the nearside front outer track rod end ball joint showed play in 2023 and 2024. Finally, given the historical emissions failure and an earlier exhaust gas leak advisory, verifying the condition of the catalytic converter and exhaust system remains necessary.