2007 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · FG57 VTP

The 2007 Honda CR-V presents a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a pass at its most recent MOT on 30 March 2026 at 168,769 miles. The record shows a peculiar anomaly on that exact date, displaying both a failure and a pass at the identical mileage, yet neither entry lists any specific defects. A similar pattern occurred in March 2025, where a failure on the 20th at 162,884 miles preceded a pass on the 21st at 162,885 miles, again with zero defects recorded. These entries likely reflect administrative errors or aborted tests rather than genuine mechanical faults, as the vehicle consistently returns to a passed status immediately afterward. The mileage accumulation aligns closely with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 8,883 miles per year. Between the April 2024 test at 158,636 miles and the March 2025 test at 162,884 miles, the CR-V covered 4,248 miles. The subsequent twelve months until the March 2026 test saw 5,884 miles added, reaching 168,769 miles. This indicates consistent, light-to-moderate use rather than prolonged standing or high-mileage commercial duty. The data is sparse but clean, showing no alarming spikes in usage that would suggest severe wear on drivetrain components. Because the official record contains no flagged defects, a buyer cannot point to recurring mechanical failures or structural corrosion in the DVSA data. However, a 19-year-old SUV with nearly 169,000 miles demands a rigorous physical inspection regardless of the clean paperwork. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for age-related deterioration, and check the brake discs and calipers for corrosion that might not yet constitute a testable failure. Examine the exhaust system for corrosion and verify the structural integrity of the underbody and sills. The absence of recorded faults suggests the previous owner addressed immediate MOT concerns, but a hands-on assessment remains essential to verify the true condition of these aging components.