2014 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · Y88 YAU

A recurring pattern of corrosion and brake-disc wear advisories defines the mechanical history of this 2014 Honda CR-V. Across the four most recent tests, front lower suspension arm corrosion has been flagged twice on both nearside and offside components, first noted in May 2025 and repeated in May 2026, suggesting the deterioration is progressive rather than static. Front and rear brake discs have also been repeatedly recorded as worn, pitted or scored at three separate tests in 2023, 2025 and 2026, indicating a chronic issue rather than an isolated observation. The single recorded failure occurred in May 2022 due to a high-level brake light with significantly reduced intensity, an item that was rectified before the following pass a day later. The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, with the registration plate deterioration and drive shaft flexible coupling advisory indicating additional cosmetic and rubber-ageing wear worth noting. With twelve years of recorded use and an indicated 45,061 miles, this CR-V has averaged roughly 3,755 miles annually, a notably low figure for the age and segment. The test history shows consistent annual MOT presentation from 2020 through 2026, with no extended gaps that would suggest long-term off-road storage. Low-mileage vehicles of this age commonly exhibit aged rubber components, dried suspension bushes, and surface corrosion on underbody metalwork through lack of regular use rather than excessive wear, which aligns with the recurring advisories on suspension arms, drive shaft couplings and brake disc surfaces. The pattern suggests a vehicle that has been used lightly but consistently, rather than one covering high mileages that would accelerate consumable wear. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the front lower suspension arms during a physical inspection, as corrosion that has been recorded twice within twelve months will continue to progress. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over uneven surfaces and speed bumps, and feel for any vagueness or shimmy through the steering wheel that could indicate worn bushes or weakened arm structure. Examine the arms visually for surface rust scale, flaking metal and any distortion, and check the adjacent anti-roll bar drop links and ball joints for similar deterioration, as these components share the same corrosive environment. The brake system warrants careful evaluation given three advisories for pitted and scored discs across the front and rear axles. On test, any judder through the brake pedal or steering wheel under firm application suggests the disc surfaces have worn beyond serviceable limits and may require replacement rather than machining. Inspect both front and rear discs through the wheels for a pronounced lip on the outer edge and any visible ridging or corrosion pitting across the friction surface, and check that the calipers are releasing cleanly without any binding. The flexible coupling on the nearside front drive shaft, flagged in 2026 as slightly deteriorated, should be inspected for cracking, splits or perished rubber, with attention to any vibration or clicking on full-lock manoeuvres that would indicate wear in the constant-velocity joint. Finally, confirm that the registration plate illumination and high-level brake lamp are functioning at full intensity, as the 2022 failure history shows this component has previously degraded.