2002 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · KD52 AUT

The vehicle currently lacks a valid MOT pass, with the most recent test on 19 February 2026 at 173,168 miles ending in failure despite no defects being recorded on the certificate. This repeated pattern of unsuccessful tests without logged faults indicates a worsening administrative or documentation trend rather than a clear mechanical deterioration, though the absence of a clean pass since December 2023 leaves roadworthiness unconfirmed by the DVSA. Prior to that, the December 2023 test at 163,455 miles passed cleanly, suggesting the car was mechanically acceptable three years ago. Mileage accumulation has been modest for a 24-year-old vehicle, rising from 163,455 miles in December 2023 to 173,168 miles by February 2026, an average of roughly 3,200 miles per year over that interval, below the lifetime average of 7,215 miles. The recorded distances show tight clustering in winter 2024 to 2025: 166,559 miles on 20 December 2024, 166,649 miles on 29 January 2025, and 166,652 miles on 30 January 2025, revealing a stalled odometer progression of only 93 miles across those three tests. Such a plateau implies the car sat largely unused or was presented repeatedly for short-period re-tests following the unexplained failures. Given the sparse defect data, a buyer must treat the official record as incomplete and commission an independent inspection of core structural and mechanical elements. The tester logged no advisories on the 2023 pass, yet at 173,168 miles the CR-V will likely exhibit aged suspension bushes, possible coil spring fatigue, and corroded brake discs consistent with two decades of service. We recommend scrutinising subframe corrosion, binding calipers, and exhaust emissions during a physical examination. The sequence of three failures within a fourteen-month span from December 2024 through February 2026 with zero recorded defects strongly suggests previous owners encountered non-mechanical test refusals or omitted rectification evidence. Prospective purchasers should obtain the full DVSA failure reasons and verify the vehicle’s identity before purchase, as the pattern points to neglected paperwork rather than resolved consumable wear.