2004 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · FT04 AHJ

The 2024‑06‑14 MOT at 219,786 miles classified the 2004 Honda CR‑V as failed, confirming that it is currently not roadworthy. The test recorded a rear stop lamp failure, inoperative engine MIL, defective seat‑belt retractors, incorrect headlamp aim, missing power‑steering cap, slight play in both anti‑roll bar linkages, severe corrosion of the near‑side and off‑side rear and front suspension mounting sills, a major exhaust leak, and inability to complete emissions. Repeated failures on the same components over the past six years demonstrate a worsening trend rather than improvement. Mileage has risen from 124,369 miles in May 2015 to 219,786 miles in June 2024, averaging about 9,990 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 22‑year‑old vehicle. The interval from the 2018‑05‑02 test with 157,176 miles to the 2019‑05‑09 test with 170,005 miles covered only 12,829 miles in 13 months, while the 2022‑07‑29 to 2023‑07‑25 progression added 11,628 miles in less than a year, indicating periods of higher use or standing. Earlier records show consistent intervals, but the recent acceleration suggests the vehicle has been driven more intensively or left idle for longer stretches. A buyer should therefore inspect the structural sills for rust‑through, especially the near‑side and off‑side rear and front mounting areas flagged as excessively corroded. The brake system requires close examination of the near‑side front and rear brake pipes for corrosion at the t‑junction and bulkhead, inspection of brake calipers for binding, verification of correct headlamp aim, and testing of seat‑belt retractors for proper function. Anti‑roll bar linkages, ball joints, suspension bushes and mounting points should be checked for excessive play, and the exhaust system must be confirmed free of major leaks and capable of meeting emission standards.