2013 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · HX13 WBF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the most recent history indicates a lapse in proactive maintenance. While the car passed its MOT in February 2026 at 90,200 miles, it had failed earlier that same day due to multiple safety defects. The tester flagged low service brake efficiency and critical wear on both offside and nearside front tyres. The fact that these issues were rectified immediately following the failure suggests that the previous owner waited for a legal trigger to address essential repairs rather than performing routine checks. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of its age, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap of over 10,000 miles between March 2025 and February 2026, which accounts for the rapid wear on the front tyres and the brake performance noted in the latest test. The low annual mileage is generally positive but can also lead to the degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the 2023 advisory regarding perishing cracks in the nearside rear tyre despite the vehicle then being at only 72,005 miles. A buyer should personally inspect the front suspension and braking assemblies, as the recorded brake efficiency failure may indicate seized calipers or worn pads that require closer attention. Given the history of tyre damage and perishing, a thorough check of all sidewalls and tread depths is necessary to ensure no further dry rot is present. While no structural corrosion has been flagged yet, the age of the Honda CR-V necessitates a close inspection of the underbody for rust, which is a common point of failure for this model as it ages a decade.