2004 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · MM53 EUE

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a persistent failure to address recurring mechanical and exhaust defects. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 98,790 miles passed, it again flagged a minor leak in the rear exhaust. This specific fault has appeared in every annual inspection back to at least 2021, indicating that the owner has opted for the minimum repairs required to pass the test rather than rectifying the underlying exhaust system. The mileage profile is notably low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. Between November 2021 and November 2025, the car covered 13,467 miles, representing a consistent but low-intensity usage pattern. However, the low annual mileage accumulation often correlates with age-related degradation of rubber components and metal, which is evident in the record through various deteriorated dust covers and corroded suspension components that appear over time rather than from high mileage-related wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension geometry, as the record reveals a history of play in anti-roll bar linkages, track rod ends, and ball joint assemblies. The 2022 test specifically identified corrosion on all four coil springs, which is a known structural weakness on this model that can lead to sudden spring failure. Furthermore, the recurring advisories for tyres worn on the edges or cracking suggest potential alignment issues or neglected basic maintenance that should be verified against the current state of the vehicle.