2008 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · FT08 AAO

This third-generation Honda CR-V presents an MOT history dominated by clean passes over the past five years, with the most recent test on 1 July 2025 recording no defects at 124,807 miles, following an identical clean pass in July 2024. The only failure within the recorded period occurred in July 2022 and was limited to a trivial nearside front position lamp defect, an item typically resolved by replacing a bulb. However, the same test that failed also flagged two tyre advisories on the nearside front and rear, and the subsequent advisory pass just days later repeated the same tyre observations. A further advisory for a nearside rear tyre in June 2023 then completed a recognisable pattern of nearside tyre wear across three consecutive tests, suggesting either a tracking/alignment issue, a component of the front suspension geometry contributing to uneven loading, or simply that tyres were being rotated in a way that placed worn units consistently on one side. The absence of structural, braking, exhaust, or corrosion advisories across all recorded tests is notable for an 18-year-old vehicle, though it must be emphasised that MOT records reflect a roadworthiness snapshot rather than a comprehensive mechanical condition. With 124,807 miles recorded across an 18-year span, this CR-V averages around 6,900 miles per year, a usage profile consistent with typical private mileage and certainly not suggestive of commercial or high-abuse operation. The testing history is continuous from 2019 onwards with no significant gaps that would imply long periods off the road, meaning components such as brake discs, suspension bushes, and exhaust hangers have been subject to regular use rather than the seizing and deterioration associated with prolonged standing. No mileage inconsistency is apparent in the available data, and the steady accumulation supports an interpretation that the wear observed in the test record is representative of the vehicle's actual mechanical state rather than skewed by inconsistent usage. Mileage progression of this nature places a CR-V of this age firmly in the territory where attention to consumable wear items and age-related rubber deterioration becomes increasingly important, even where the MOT record remains largely clear. For a prospective buyer, the recurring nearside tyre wear pattern warrants specific attention during physical inspection, as the MOT record alone cannot distinguish between an unresolved tracking problem and a habitual tyre rotation practice. A test drive should include observation for steering pull to the left, uneven steering wheel self-centring, or feathering on the inner or outer edges of tyres currently fitted, and a four-wheel alignment check would be a prudent pre-purchase measure. Beyond the recorded items, on a vehicle of this age and mileage the buyer should personally inspect the rear trailing arm bushes, the front lower arm ball joints, and the compliance bush condition, as these are known wear points on CR-Vs of this era that would not necessarily trigger an MOT failure until significantly deteriorated. Listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and check for uneven tyre wear across the axle. The brake system should be assessed for any judder or vibration through the steering wheel or pedal under moderate braking, which on a high-mileage vehicle can point to disc warping rather than pad wear, and a check of the rear brake drum or caliper mechanisms for binding or seized operation is worthwhile given the cumulative use. Under the bonnet, although no oil leaks have been recorded on MOT, visual inspection of the cam cover gasket, oil filter housing, and VTEC solenoid area for seepage is sensible on any CR-V approaching 125,000 miles. A final practical measure would be to check the condition of the rear exhaust flexi-joint and the rear subframe mounting points for any early surface rust, as age-corrosion of underbody components is the most common late-life failure point for vehicles of this vintage that otherwise pass their tests without recorded defects.