2005 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · WL05 CCY

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a clear trend of deferred suspension repairs. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 201,671 miles passed, it revealed multiple new advisories regarding the rear suspension. Specifically, the nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush and both rear anti-roll bar bushes are flagged as worn. These issues mirror an advisory noted during the April 2025 test, indicating that these components are reaching the end of their functional life without having been replaced. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,600 miles per year. Between April 2024 and April 2026, the car covered 18,556 miles, representing a steady usage rate of roughly 9,278 miles annually. There are no significant gaps in the testing schedule to suggest the vehicle sat for long periods, though the high cumulative mileage of over 200,000 miles places significant stress on the rubber components and mechanical joints throughout the drivetrain and suspension. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension assembly. The recurring wear on bushes and anti-roll bar pins suggests that play is developing, which will eventually affect handling and cause audible knocking noises. The 2024 failure for thin front brake pads and worn tyres indicates that the owner only addresses consumables items after a test failure, so the current state of the brake system and all four tyres should be verified immediately. Additionally, the persistent issue with clouded headlamp lenses since 2023 suggests the plastic is degrading, which may eventually lead to a failure if light output drops further.