2011 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · FX11 CUU

A remarkably consistent record of first-time passes without a single test failure over the last eight years defines the mechanical profile of this vehicle, indicating a steady baseline of roadworthiness. This trend continued during the most recent inspection on 4 December 2025, where the vehicle secured another pass, though it did flag emerging wear in the form of a corroded rear exhaust joint and an edge-worn nearside rear tyre. Aside from these minor, age-related consumables and localized corrosion, the testing history shows no structural integrity failures, suspension defects, or emissions issues, representing a highly stable mechanical record as the vehicle approaches its fifteenth year. Accumulating 125,908 miles over approximately fifteen years equates to an average of roughly 8,400 miles per year, which represents a highly typical and healthy usage pattern for a mid-sized SUV in the UK. This steady accumulation, free from multi-year gaps or sudden spikes, suggests the vehicle has been kept in regular service rather than being left standing for extended periods, which helps prevent the seizing of brake calipers and the premature degradation of rubber suspension bushes. However, at this mileage, major mechanical components such as the dampers, wheel bearings, and drivetrain mounts will have experienced significant operational wear, meaning their physical condition must be verified on the road regardless of the clean testing history. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the recurring advisories for tyres being worn on their edges, which was noted on the front axle in 2024 and the rear axle in 2025. This pattern of uneven edge wear strongly points to wheel alignment tracking issues or worn suspension geometry components, such as control arm bushes or track rod ends. During a test drive, it is crucial to feel for any steering pull to one side on a flat road, vibration through the steering wheel at speed, or uneven tyre tread depth across the width of the tyres. Additionally, the corroded rear exhaust joint flagged in the latest test must be physically inspected from underneath the vehicle to ensure it is not blowing gases, which would manifest as a blowing exhaust note, or causing a metallic rattling sound when revving the engine. The braking system also warrants close inspection, given historical advisories for thin rear brake pads in 2023 and worn, pitted, or scored brake discs in 2019. On the test drive, buyers should perform several controlled stops to check for any pedal judder, grinding noises, or a spongy pedal feel, which could indicate warped discs or binding calipers. A visual inspection through the alloy wheel spokes should be conducted to check the outer rims of the brake discs for heavy corrosion lips or deep scoring. Finally, while the MOT records do not explicitly flag structural corrosion, a vehicle of this age operating on salted UK roads should always have its rear subframe and underbody mounting points checked for rust, as these are known areas of concern on this generation of utility vehicles.