2004 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · FC02 FAY

The vehicle presents a questionable roadworthiness status due to an expired MOT by over three years, with the recorded history showing a trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The most recent test in February 2023 at 130,590 miles indicated a pass following failures for a corroded nearside rear coil spring and a missing nearside front road wheel fixing. Given that no tests have occurred since this date, the current state of the suspension and hardware is unknown, and the previously noted corrosion on the coil spring likely deteriorated during the extended period of inactivity. The recorded mileage of 130,590 miles is low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging 6,000 miles per year. However, the data reveals significant gaps in usage, such as the 14,500-mile jump between January 2021 and January 2022, and another 1,700-mile gap between early 2022 and early 2023. These periods of standing often accelerate the degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by recurring records of perished tyres, deteriorated track rod end dust covers, and perished headlamp lenses. The vehicle appears to have been used sparingly, which often leads to age-related rather than wear-related failures. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension components, as the history shows a pattern of issues with corroded anti-roll bar linkages and coil springs. The brake system requires close scrutiny; the records consistently flagged thin pads and pitted rear discs over the years. Furthermore, the inspector should check for seized calipers or perished brake lines resulting from the long intervals of sitting stationary. The structural integrity of the exhaust and mounting points is also critical, as previous notes of a loose heat shield and corrosion suggest the vehicle may be at risk of surface rust.