2007 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · DN07 YLJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding steering and suspension components. While the most recent test in February 2026 at 124,514 miles passed, it flagged play in the nearside front steering rack inner joints. This specific fault is a recurring issue, having appeared in the February 2025 test at 118,073 miles, indicating that the wear in the steering system has not been adequately rectified despite multiple inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. There is a notable increase in usage between August 2022 (89,230 miles) and August 2023 (110,522 miles), where the car covered over 21,000 miles in a single year. Since then, usage has returned to a more moderate level of roughly 6,000 miles annually. This period of high activity likely explains the onset of accelerated wear on mechanical components noted in later test records. A buyer must inspect the front suspension thoroughly to determine the extent of the steering rack damage. The persistent play in the inner joints and the previous failure of the track rod end dust cover in 2025 suggest the front end assembly is reaching the end of its functional life. You should also verify the braking system, as the record noted thin rear brake pads in 2021. Given the age of the vehicle, a physical inspection of the chassis for structural corrosion is essential, although the MOT history has not yet flagged any structural failures.