2006 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · BD56 VCW

The most recent test on 16 April 2025 recorded a pass after an initial failure the same day, a pattern repeated at the 17 April 2024 test. The 19 April 2023 test passed without a recorded failure. Three consecutive annual cycles now show a fail-then-pass sequence on identical dates, indicating that defects are being found and rectified at each inspection but the underlying issues recur. No defect details are logged for any entry, so the specific failure items remain unknown. The vehicle has covered 132,955 miles over twenty years, averaging roughly 6,650 miles annually, which is typical for this age. Tests have fallen consistently each April, with the last examination completed sixteen months ago. Mileage progression between tests is not itemised in the supplied data, so periods of low use or storage cannot be ruled out. The regular annual testing interval suggests the vehicle has remained in the MOT system without significant gaps. A buyer should prioritise a thorough underbody inspection for structural corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe mounts, inner sills, and front suspension turrets, as these are common failure points on this generation CR-V. The recurring same-day retest pattern points to items such as suspension bush wear, coil spring fracture, binding brake calipers, or exhaust emissions exceeding limits — faults that can be temporarily resolved but often reappear within twelve months. Brake disc and pad condition, handbrake effectiveness, and tyre tread depth across all four corners also warrant close scrutiny given the absence of recorded advisories. Without defect specifics the record cannot be described as clean; the repeated initial failures signal ongoing maintenance demands rather than a settled condition. The next test is due by April 2026 and is now overdue, so the current roadworthiness status is technically expired. Any purchase should be conditional on a fresh MOT and a detailed pre-purchase inspection targeting the areas above.