2018 Honda CR-V 1.6L Diesel · OY18 OCG

The 2018 Honda CR-V presents a completely clean MOT record across five consecutive tests, with the most recent pass recorded on 27 October 2025 at 62,590 miles and no defects of any kind noted. The maintenance trend is unambiguously stable. Every test from March 2022 through October 2025 returned a pass with zero advisories or failures, which is a strong indicator of consistent mechanical care and no emerging deterioration across brakes, suspension, steering, emissions, or structural integrity over the entire recorded period. The mileage accumulation is steady and entirely typical for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,824 miles per year. The intervals between tests show a consistent pattern of approximately 15,000 to 16,000 miles added annually, with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps that would suggest long periods of disuse or odometer anomalies. The jump from 46,447 miles in October 2024 to 62,590 miles by October 2025 represents 16,143 miles in a single year, which is the highest annual figure in the record but still falls within normal use for an active family SUV. The vehicle has clearly been driven regularly rather than left standing, which helps keep seals, bushes, and moving components in better condition than a low-mileage example left to sit. Despite the flawless paper record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection focused on areas the MOT does not fully stress-test. The underside deserves close attention for corrosion on the subframes, suspension mounting points, and brake lines, as Honda CR-V models of this generation can develop surface rust in these areas even when it has not yet reached MOT failure threshold. Front and rear suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for wear, since the clean record only confirms function at test time, not condition between tests. Tyre condition and age should be verified, as rubber degrades on a time basis regardless of tread depth. The braking system warrants a road test specifically for uneven wear, binding calipers, or disc scoring that can develop between annual tests without triggering an advisory. The exhaust and catalytic converter should be inspected for corrosion or leaks, particularly if the vehicle has been used for short trips that accelerate internal moisture buildup. Overall, this is a well-maintained example with an exemplary MOT history, but a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains the sensible step before committing to any used vehicle purchase.