2005 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · FH54 MWZ

The 2005 Honda CR-V currently presents a stable roadworthiness profile, achieving a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 14 January 2026 at 148,520 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend remains consistent rather than deteriorating, though the record shows an unusual pattern of failed tests immediately preceding successful retests. The vehicle failed on 6 January 2025 at 138,532 miles and again on 8 January 2024 at 135,413 miles, both times without any specific defects logged. This typically indicates the tester could not complete the test, perhaps due to an inability to open the bonnet, a severely flat tyre preventing a brake test, or an exhaust emissions issue that prevented a reading. The subsequent passes on 15 January 2025 and 18 January 2024, with no defects, suggest the owner addressed whatever prevented the initial test before returning within days. The mileage accumulation is typical for a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 7,000 miles annually. The recorded mileages between the failed and retested tests show negligible increases of 41 to 42 miles, confirming the vehicle was driven directly to the test centre and back for the retest. The gap between the January 2024 pass and the January 2025 test shows a modest 3,077 miles covered, while the subsequent year saw a higher accumulation of 9,947 miles. This recent uptick in usage indicates the vehicle is being driven more frequently, which accelerates wear on consumables and mechanical components. Given the absence of specific mechanical advisories in the record, a buyer should focus on standard age-related deterioration typical of a 21-year-old CR-V. The underbody and structural components require close scrutiny for corrosion, particularly around the rear suspension mounting points, sills, and brake lines. The anomalous failed tests with no recorded defects warrant a thorough inspection of the engine bay and exhaust system; a tester might refuse to test a vehicle if an exhaust blow prevents an emissions reading or if fluid leaks pose a fire risk. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for perishing and sagging, while brake discs and calipers need examination for uneven wear or binding, which often develops on vehicles covering low annual mileages with intermittent higher usage.