2015 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · PK15 BUF

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 27 March 2026, following a failure two days prior due to a defective central rear upper stop lamp. While the vehicle has a consistent history of passing, the maintenance trend has shifted from clean certificates between 2022 and 2024 to a pattern of recurring advisories and a failure in 2025 and 2026. This suggests a decline in proactive maintenance, specifically regarding lighting and tyre management, which requires closer scrutiny during the pre-purchase inspection. With a recorded mileage of 72,267 miles over an eleven year period, the vehicle has averaged approximately 6,570 miles per year. This is considered typical usage for a vehicle of this age and class, suggesting it has not suffered from the extremes of heavy commercial use or the degradation associated with prolonged periods of standing. Mechanically, this mileage indicates that while major drivetrain components should remain robust, the vehicle is entering a phase where wear and tear consumables and rubber components will require systematic replacement. A significant point of concern is the recurring advisory regarding inner edge wear on the front tyres, noted in both 2025 and 2026, and previously on the rear in 2021. This pattern strongly indicates a misalignment of the wheel tracking or worn suspension bushes and steering rack components causing negative camber. During a test drive, the buyer should listen for abnormal road noise or a tendency for the vehicle to pull to one side. A physical inspection of the current tyre treads is essential to ensure they have been replaced since the last test, as inner edge wear can lead to sudden structural failure of the tyre casing. The repeated issues with the central rear upper stop lamp, which resulted in a failure in 2026 and an advisory in 2025, suggest either a recurring bulb failure or a fault in the wiring loom or connector. The buyer should verify that all lighting systems are fully operational and check for any signs of water ingress in the rear tailgate area which could be causing electrical shorts. Additionally, given the vehicle's age, it is imperative to verify the service history for calendar-based fluid changes, specifically the brake fluid and transmission oil, as these degrade over time regardless of the relatively modest annual mileage.