2007 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · SK56 BUU

The vehicle is presently roadworthy, having passed the 25 August 2023 MOT at 121,400 miles with no recorded defects. Over the last three years the pattern has shifted from repeated failures in 2020‑2022 to a clean result in 2023, indicating an improving maintenance trend rather than a deteriorating one. Mileage has risen from 61,044 miles on 8 December 2014 to 121,400 miles on 25 August 2023, an average of roughly 6,400 miles per year, which is typical for a 19‑year‑old model. The increase between 8 December 2014 and 14 December 2015 (≈11,600 miles) and the subsequent rise to 80,943 miles by 29 December 2016 suggest periods of relatively higher use, but the annual increments thereafter have been steadier, with no large gaps or unexplained jumps in the record. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the front and rear suspension ball joints and anti‑roll‑bar joints, which have been flagged repeatedly for excessive wear and potential detachment (notably on 26 February 2020, 26 February 2022 and 14 August 2023). The near‑front coil spring fracture recorded on 26 February 2021 and the earlier rear coil‑spring break on 26 February 2020 also merit visual inspection for any signs of fatigue or cracking. Brake pads were below the 1.5 mm minimum on the 14 August 2023 test, so confirming current pad thickness and disc condition is advisable. Tyre tread depths on the front axles were at the legal limit in the same test; checking all tyre wear patterns and confirming adequate depth will avoid an imminent failure. Persistent under‑body corrosion noted from 2015 onward should be examined for any progression that could affect structural integrity, and the slightly damaged off‑side obligatory mirror noted in multiple tests should be verified as securely fixed. Ensuring the windscreen wipers clear effectively, as flagged in 2020 and 2021, will also help maintain visibility.