2015 Honda CR-V 1.6L Diesel · AK65 FMP

The 2015 Honda CR-V presents a stable and broadly improving maintenance picture as of its most recent MOT on 01 October 2025, when it passed at 62,978 miles. The record shows a clear pattern of rectification rather than neglect. A failed test on 20 October 2022 at 50,692 miles flagged worn and pitted front and rear brake discs alongside critically thin front brake pads. By the very next test two days later on 22 October 2022 at 50,698 miles, the vehicle passed, indicating the discs and pads were promptly replaced. This is a positive sign of responsive ownership. The only recurring advisory across multiple consecutive tests is a slight play in the offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, noted in October 2023 at 54,925 miles, October 2024 at 59,688 miles, and again in October 2025 at 62,978 miles. The fact that this has remained an advisory rather than progressing to a failure suggests the wear is slow and manageable, but it has not been addressed. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle. Between the October 2022 pass at 50,698 miles and the October 2025 pass at 62,978 miles, the car covered just 12,280 miles over three years, averaging roughly 4,093 miles annually. This is well below the typical UK annual mileage and indicates light, possibly short-journey use. Such low utilisation can be a double-edged sword. While it limits overall mechanical wear, prolonged periods of standing or frequent short trips can accelerate corrosion in the exhaust system, brake discs, and suspension components due to insufficient heat cycles and moisture evaporation. The MOT record itself is clean and consistent, with no gaps in annual testing and no sudden spikes in mileage accumulation that would raise concern. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the areas the MOT record repeatedly highlights. The offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has carried slight play for at least two years. While not yet a failure, any clunking from the rear over rough surfaces would confirm the joint needs replacement. The front tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit on both sides in the October 2025 test, meaning a replacement set is likely imminent. Inspect the inner and outer edges for uneven wear, which could point to tracking or suspension geometry issues. The rear brake discs and pads were flagged as worn and lipped in October 2023, and while the 2022 failure suggests a full replacement was carried out, verify the condition of the current rear braking components for lipping, scoring, or uneven pad wear. Engine covers and under trays have been noted at every test, which is a minor point but suggests the engine bay may be harder to inspect visually without removal. Check underneath for surface corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points, as low-mileage vehicles that stand for extended periods are prone to cosmetic and structural corrosion despite low wear.