2016 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · FV66 UAX

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in condition after several years of clean records. While the car passed without defects between 2021 and 2024, the most recent test in December 2025 at 49,915 miles revealed multiple failures related to rubber components and tyres. This shift indicates that components are now beginning to fail due to age and perishation rather than mechanical wear from high mileage. The mileage profile is consistently low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. Between December 2021 at 28,094 miles and December 2025 at 49,915 miles, the car covered 21,821 miles. This low usage frequency suggests less overall stress on the drivetrain and engine components, but it often correlates with the degradation of rubber seals and dry-rot in rubber, as seen in the latest MOT results. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The 2025 test flagged severely deteriorated dust covers on both the nearside and offside lower suspension arm ball joints, along with a damaged track rod end dust cover. These defects allow moisture and grit to enter the joints, leading to premature wear and steering play. Additionally, the advisories regarding perishing and cracking on both front tyres are a classic symptom of a low-mileage vehicle that sits for long periods, necessitating immediate replacement of the tyres regardless of remaining tread depth.