2013 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · FT13 VCU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on 22 December 2025 at 104,580 miles resulted in an initial failure due to an electronic stability control warning lamp and significant wear across all four tyres. While the vehicle passed immediately after these repairs, the presence of four tyres worn to the legal limit with uneven edge wear suggests the owner neglected basic consumable maintenance until an MOT failure forced action. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's 13-year age, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. However, there is a notable increase in usage frequency in the recent period. Between January 2024 at 90,729 miles and January 2025 at 98,725 miles, the car covered roughly 8,000 miles, showing regular use. The subsequent jump of nearly 6,000 miles between January 2025 and December 2025 indicates a period of higher activity, which likely correlates with the accelerated degradation of the rubber components and tyres noted. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The January 2025 test at 98,725 miles flagged a corroded brake pipe covered in grease, which is often a tactic used to hide structural decay of the metal hydraulic lines. Furthermore, the recurring edge wear reported on all four tyres in December 2025 points toward potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that remain unaddressed despite the failure. The electronic stability control fault should also be verified to ensure the sensor was properly repaired rather than merely cleared with a diagnostic tool.