2015 Honda CR-V 1.6L Diesel · RF64 BWN

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT test on 21 January 2026 with no defects recorded, and a review of the DVSA history shows a strongly consistent record of passes dating back to at least 2020. The only recorded issue within the available history is a fail on 19 January 2026, two days before the pass, concerning major excessive fluctuation on the rear service brake, which was subsequently rectified to enable the following test to be passed cleanly. This pattern is indicative of a recent isolated brake rectification rather than a chronic or recurring defect, and the maintenance trend overall reads as stable with the current roadworthy status confirmed at the time of the most recent assessment. Recorded mileage stands at 113,806 miles over an eleven-year vehicle age, equating to roughly 10,346 miles annually. This figure is broadly typical for a car of this vintage and suggests regular use rather than extended periods of standing or unusually high annual accumulation. There are no significant unexplained gaps in the mileage progression that would suggest clock irregularities or prolonged inactivity, and the rate of use implies that major drivetrain and suspension components have been worked consistently, which generally favours even wear patterns over the localised degradation sometimes seen on low-mileage or stored vehicles. Routine servicing of cambelt, transmission fluid and coolant intervals should nevertheless be verified by service history, as these items degrade with calendar age as well as mileage. Given the clean MOT record with only a single brake-related defect that has been resolved, practical pre-purchase inspection effort should be focused on age- and mileage-related items rather than chasing specific recurring problems. The rear brake fluctuation issue previously flagged suggests that the rear discs and pads, together with the caliper sliding pins and guide bushes, should be physically inspected for wear lipping on the disc friction surface, uneven pad transfer, and any signs of a binding or seized caliper piston that may have caused the original measurement irregularity. On a test drive, listen for any rear brake shudder under light pedal pressure, a dragging sensation when releasing the brake, or uneven stopping effort, and confirm the handbrake holds the vehicle securely on an incline without excessive travel. Given the vehicle's age, also inspect the tyres closely for sidewall perishing and cracking from UV exposure, check the rear silencer and underfloor exhaust sections for corrosion typical of eleven-year-old underfloor steel components, and examine suspension components such as the rear trailing arm bushes, anti-roll bar links and coil springs for any play or sagging. Finally, although the MOT history is clean, several time-based service items warrant confirmation independently of the test record. The 12V battery is likely approaching the end of its typical five to seven year service life and should be load-tested, while brake fluid is hygroscopic and should ideally have been renewed within the last three years regardless of mileage, particularly given the recent brake rectification where fluid would have been exposed. Engine coolant, transmission fluid for both the automatic gearbox and rear differential on this all-wheel-drive platform, and the spark plugs should be checked against manufacturer schedules, as these degrade with calendar age. Inspect for any evidence of fluid leaks from the rear differential seals, power steering rack, and front lower ball joints, and verify that all recent brake parts fitted at the rectification have been itemised on the invoice so that the quality of the repair can be assessed. A thorough underbody examination on a ramp remains strongly advisable for any eleven-year-old crossover of this mileage.