2017 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · HD17 MVK

The 2017 Honda CR-V holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 21 January 2026 at 61,836 miles, but the maintenance trend is not stable. The most recent test flagged a defective offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, noting both a severely deteriorated dust cover and excessive play. This is a mechanical wear item that typically develops gradually, and its presence at the latest inspection suggests the front suspension has not been kept fully up to date despite a clean pass just twelve months earlier. The record shows a pattern of minor defects rather than catastrophic failures, yet the reappearance of suspension wear after a year of typical mileage indicates a gradual decline rather than a resolving trend. The vehicle has covered roughly 6,871 miles per year, which is average for a nine-year-old SUV. Mileage accumulation has been steady, with no sudden jumps or suspiciously long dormant periods. The 2025 test recorded 51,704 miles, meaning the car added approximately 10,132 miles in the twelve months leading to the January 2026 test. That is a noticeable increase from the earlier years, when annual mileage sat closer to 10,000 miles, but it remains within normal parameters. The MOT history itself is reasonably complete, with annual tests recorded from 2023 onward, though the 2025 entry includes both a fail and a pass on the same day, suggesting the tyre defects were rectified promptly before the retest. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering components. The anti-roll bar linkage advisory at the most recent test points to wear in the ball joint, and the deteriorated dust cover means the joint has been exposed to road debris and moisture for some time. Inspect the nearside front linkage and lower arm bushes for play, and check the condition of the gaiters on both sides. The 2024 test noted front and rear brake pads wearing thin, so verify the current pad thickness and the condition of the brake discs for scoring or lipping. The 2025 failure for a cut nearside rear tyre and an worn offside rear tyre edge suggests the rear axle may have alignment or suspension issues, such as worn trailing arm bushes or misadjusted toe, which can cause uneven tyre wear. Have the rear suspension and alignment inspected on a lift before purchase.