2018 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · RO18 JCJ

A clean and uninterrupted MOT record across six consecutive tests defines this 2018 Honda CR-V, with the most recent examination on 23 March 2026 returning a pass and no advisories whatsoever. Every test from 2021 through 2026 has produced a straightforward pass, with only a single advisory issued across the entire history, for an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and on its edge in April 2023. The absence of repeat advisories on suspension, braking, exhaust, or corrosion items, combined with no recorded failures or refusals, indicates a vehicle that has consistently met the minimum roadworthiness standard at each annual inspection. While a clean MOT history cannot establish the quality of mechanical upkeep between tests, the consistent pattern of defect-free passes does suggest that no chronic structural or component-level issues have been flagged by DVSA examiners over the testing period. The recorded mileage of 53,546 miles across eight years of registration equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 6,700 miles, which sits within the expected range for a privately used family SUV of this age. There are no anomalous gaps in the testing record, with annual examinations continuing uninterrupted between 2021 and 2026, and the absence of long periods off the road means components such as brake discs, suspension bushes, and tyres have been subjected to regular use rather than the prolonged static loading that can encourage corrosion on hubs, brakes, and underbody components. This consistent usage pattern, combined with moderate annual mileage, is consistent with a vehicle that has remained in active service rather than one that has spent extended periods laid up, and there are no recorded mileage jumps or inconsistencies that would warrant further investigation. For a prospective buyer, the limited advisory history allows the inspection focus to be concentrated on the wear items typical of an SUV of this age and mileage, particularly the front axle components and underbody protection. The single advisory for an offside front tyre worn on its edge in 2023 is worth probing further, as edge wear on a single front tyre can indicate a wheel alignment issue, a worn suspension bush, a tired strut top bearing, or a slight bend in a suspension arm. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and pay attention to any steering pull to the right under braking or on a motorway, which could point to a seized slider in the offside front caliper or a binding brake mechanism. Check that the steering returns cleanly to centre without residual deflection, and feel for any vibration through the steering wheel at speed, which could suggest a tyre that has worn unevenly due to geometry rather than simple age-related wear. Beyond the front-end items flagged historically, the brake system and underfloor condition warrant a physical inspection given the vehicle's age and exposure to typical UK road salt. With 53,000 miles accumulated, the original front brake discs are likely approaching their second replacement, and on a test drive any judder through the brake pedal or steering wheel under firm braking should be investigated as a probable disc warp issue. Inspect the underside of the vehicle, paying particular attention to the subframe mounting points, rear suspension trailing arms, and brake pipe runs along the chassis rails, looking for any surface corrosion that could be progressing toward the structural integrity threshold. Check for any signs of oil misting around the engine and transmission seams, and verify that all four tyres are of matching brand and specification, as the 2023 advisory suggests at least one replacement was required and mismatched tyres on a CR-V can provoke ABS or traction control irregularities. Finally, confirm that the exhaust system is free from corrosion at the mounting brackets and that the catalytic converter heat shield remains secure, as these are common MOT failure points on higher-mileage SUVs approaching their eighth year.