2007 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · YE57 AEP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline. In the September 2023 test at 142,794 miles the car passed despite the tester flagging light oil misting in the rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b)) and excessively worn anti‑roll bar linkage ball joints on the offside front and insecure rear attachment (5.3.4 (a)(i) and 5.3.3 (a)(i)). These defects follow two consecutive clean passes in November 2022 and November 2021, indicating that wear in the suspension and steering linkage has begun to accelerate. Mileage accumulation has been steady throughout the car’s life. Over roughly 19 years the odometer moved from near 0 to 142,794 miles, averaging about 7,500 miles per year. MOT entries are spaced roughly annually, with the most recent test occurring on 2023‑10‑30, about two and a half years before today’s date of 2026‑08‑07. No extended gaps appear in the record, suggesting the vehicle has been serviced and tested regularly rather than left idle for long periods. A buyer should inspect the suspension and steering components closely. The rear shock oil misting points to potential seal degradation that could lead to loss of damping; the anti‑roll bar linkage wear may cause loose handling and should be examined for excessive play. Brake condition is another priority: the rear brake discs were noted as worn but not excessively in 2020, and pad wear has been recorded repeatedly, so the discs, calipers and pads need thorough checking for scoring, corrosion or uneven wear. Tyre wear patterns recorded at 2020 and 2019 indicate inner‑edge and edge wear approaching legal limits, so tread depth and uniformity must be verified. Structural concerns include the corroded rear coil spring from 2020 and the exhaust joint corrosion noted in 2014, both of which suggest exposure to moisture; a visual check for rust and secure mounting is advisable. Finally, the presence of under‑trays and a child‑seat that obstructs belt inspection in earlier years means the underside and belt mechanisms should be inspected for proper fit and unobstructed access.