Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2005 Honda Cr V?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2005 Honda Cr V?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2005 Honda Cr V?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2005 Honda Cr V vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

46% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2005 Honda Cr V reliable?

Based on MOT data from 16,756 vehicles, the 2005 Honda Cr V has a first-time MOT pass rate of 76.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2005 Honda Cr V?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2005 Honda Cr V are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (67.5% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (66.1% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (60.2% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2005 Honda Cr V?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Cr V (2005)

16,756 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76.7% first-time pass rate

2005 Honda Cr V

CarHunch analysed 16,756 real MOT records for the 2005 Honda Cr V. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

The 2005 Honda Cr V has a decent first-time pass rate (76.7%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

76.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

45.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.81

Over 19.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

84k

Middle half: 68k–102k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 28.3 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 16,756 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 16,756 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 67.5%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 66.1%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 30.7%

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 29.2%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005.

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Before you buy a 2005 Honda Cr V

Based on MOT data from 16,756 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 45.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 298,812 Honda Cr V vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 24%

71,624

Black 18.3%

54,673

Blue 16.7%

49,921

Grey 16.4%

49,125

Red 9.1%

27,104

White 6.1%

18,282

Brown 3.2%

9,474

Green 3%

8,929

Gold 1.6%

4,824

Bronze 1.2%

3,503

Orange 0.3%

1,022

Yellow 0.1%

331

Mileage Distribution

Most 2005 Honda Cr V vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

84,494

typical

67,692

low mileage

102,411

high mileage

Half of all 2005 Honda Cr V vehicles fall between 67,692 and 102,411 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 67,692 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 67,692–102,411 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2005 Honda Cr Vs sit.

⚠ Over 138,254 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2005 Honda Cr V — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 45% of 2005 Honda Cr Vs are still active.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

19.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.81

Avg failures per vehicle

28.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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