2004 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · YB53 ANR

The 2004 Honda CR-V passed its most recent MOT on 6 May 2025 at 55,981 miles, but the advisory list shows a stable yet unaddressed pattern of age-related wear rather than improvement. The tester flagged severe deterioration of the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover, slight power steering seepage, pitted front and rear brake discs, a faded offside front lamp lens, and corrosion throughout the underside. Structural integrity remains a live concern carried from earlier tests, though no failure has occurred since 2022. Recorded mileage sits at 55,981 against 22 years of age, an average of roughly 2,545 miles per year. The history shows light use with a five-month gap between the September 2022 failure and the May 2023 pass, during which only 1,263 miles accrued. Low annual mileage has not spared the vehicle; standing time has plainly accelerated perishing of tyres and widespread underside corrosion first noted in the 2022 tests. Recurring faults demand a physical inspection before purchase. The September 2022 failure recorded excessive corrosion on both rear outer integral body structures within 30cm of body mountings, a serious defect the owner rectified to pass five days later, yet the 2024 test still showed a corroded rear subframe. Front suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar D-bushes have worn continuously from 2022 through 2024, and the 2025 test escalated the nearside ball joint cover to severe. Brake discs have carried pitting advisories on every test since 2022. A buyer should commission a ramp inspection of the rear chassis rails and subframe for residual or progressing rust, verify the front suspension ball joints and bushes for play, and measure brake disc thickness. The power steering pipe seepage and faded lens are minor, but the corrosion trend implies the previous keeper deferred structural upkeep despite low mileage.