2016 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · FL16 PVO

The 2016 Honda CR-V holds a current MOT valid from October 2025 at 76,736 miles, but the maintenance trend is not reassuring. The most recent test on 20 October 2025 saw the vehicle fail initially on all four tyres worn close to the legal limit and on the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer preventing the ingress of dirt. A retest on the same day at the same mileage passed, yet the tyre advisories remained unresolved on the pass certificate. This pattern of borderline tyre condition at the point of test suggests consumable upkeep has been reactive rather than planned. The mileage progression tells a clear story of increasing use. Between 7 October 2023 at 53,143 miles and 2 October 2024 at 64,498 miles, the vehicle covered 11,355 miles in under twelve months. A further 12,238 miles followed by 20 October 2025 at 76,736 miles. Annual mileage has stepped up noticeably from the lifetime average of roughly 7,674 miles per year, placing greater demand on suspension, braking, and drivetrain components over a compressed period. Recurring dust cover deterioration is the dominant theme across the record. On 7 October 2023 at 53,143 miles, both front suspension arm ball joint dust covers were severely deteriorated, with both track rod end covers also flagged. The same suspension ball joint covers reappeared as severely deteriorated on 2 October 2024 at 64,498 miles, alongside further track rod end cover wear. By 20 October 2025 the anti-roll bar linkage dust cover had deteriorated to the point of failing the test outright. Persistent failure to replace degraded ball joint and track rod end boots risks dirt and moisture ingress leading to premature joint wear, play, and eventual suspension insecurity. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the condition of all remaining ball joint, track rod end, and anti-roll bar linkage dust covers, checking for splits, perished rubber, and contamination of the grease within. The tyre wear pattern described as worn on the edge across all four wheels at the most recent test points to possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension geometry components. Have the front toe and camber checked on a four-wheel alignment rig, and inspect the inner edges of all tyres for uneven wear. Examine the front suspension arms, drop links, and anti-roll bar bushes for play, and assess the brake pedal anti-slip mat wear noted in the October 2024 failure, which may indicate heavy use or a driving style placing abnormal loads on the pedal.