2005 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · CA05 MZZ

The 2005 Honda CR-V holds a valid MOT issued on 10 December 2025 at 148,297 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance pattern best described as borderline rather than reassuring. The most recent test passed, yet it carried six advisories, including corroded rear sub-frame, thin brake pads on both axles, an oil leak, and deteriorated number plates. Comparing that to the clean pass recorded on 3 November 2022 at 145,981 miles, the trend is clearly worsening. Brake wear has accelerated, corrosion has appeared on a structural component, and minor defects are accumulating. The vehicle is roadworthy today, but the trajectory suggests basic preventative work has been deferred rather than proactively managed. Mileage progression is broadly consistent with light annual use of roughly 7,000 miles. The car covered only 846 miles between the November 2023 test at 146,793 miles and the December 2024 test at 147,451 miles, then held steady at 148,297 miles by December 2025. That plateau could indicate the vehicle has been standing for extended periods, which often accelerates brake corrosion and seal deterioration, or that it has simply seen very little recent use. The gap between 2022 and 2023 is similarly modest at 812 miles, reinforcing the picture of a car that has been driven gently but not necessarily maintained with great care during that low-mileage phase. A buyer should inspect the rear sub-frame closely, as the tester noted corrosion in December 2025 and corrosion rarely improves with age. Check whether the sub-frame mounting points and suspension bushes show flaking or pitting, and look for fresh underseal that might be masking deterioration. The oil leak flagged in the latest test needs tracing, whether it originates from the rocker cover gasket, camshaft seals, or the oil cooler hoses common on this engine. Front and rear brake pads were wearing thin at the last test, so expect a replacement bill soon, and verify the condition of the front discs that were already pitted and scored in December 2024. Both obligatory mirrors were slightly damaged in the most recent test, which may seem trivial but often points to careless parking or minor impacts that could mask alignment or bodywork issues. Finally, confirm the idle speed is stable and the exhaust emissions remain compliant, given the failed idle emission test recorded on 3 November 2022 at 145,981 miles.