Honda Cr V (2005)
2005 Honda Cr V
CarHunch analysed 16,756 real MOT records for the 2005 Honda Cr V. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Honda CR-V passes its MOT at 76.6%, which is noticeably below the UK average of 80%, and a concerning 45.7% of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history — a red flag for safety-critical systems. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically (76.9% and 76.3% pass rates respectively), so fuel type isn't a deciding factor here.
At an average mileage of 94,682 miles for a nearly 20-year-old vehicle, these CR-Vs have been moderately well-used, yet they're still failing on average 4.81 repairs per MOT and racking up 28.3 advisories, suggesting accumulated wear across multiple systems. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection specifically focus on brakes, suspension, and steering components, since the high dangerous defect rate points to deterioration in those areas rather than freak failures.
What to check before buying a 2005 Honda Cr V
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 45.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (54%) | 9,064 | 76.9% | 4.91 |
| Diesel (46%) | 7,671 | 76.3% | 4.7 |
| LPG (0%) | 19 | 80.3% | 3.47 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 60% | 2 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 72.2% | 5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Honda Cr V vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Honda Cr V vehicles fall between 67,692 and 102,411 miles.
2005 Honda Cr V — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 7,004 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (45% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Honda Cr V
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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67.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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60.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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58.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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45.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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39.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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