2015 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · LL15 OOU

A decade-long MOT history dominated by straightforward passes is occasionally punctuated by two failures, both of which were resolved at the subsequent test. The earliest, recorded on 2021-12-28, flagged a non-functioning rear fog lamp, an inoperative tyre pressure monitoring system, and a defective windscreen wiper blade, while the second, on 2023-12-29, identified an insecurely attached offside front anti-roll bar linkage and an inoperative registration plate lamp. The anti-roll bar defect is the only structural or handling-related item to have arisen during the testing period, and it was apparently rectified, as the 2024 retest recorded no recurrence. Beyond those isolated failures, the advisory trail tells a fairly consistent story of gradual consumable wear rather than any chronic deterioration. Front brake pads were noted as wearing thin in 2023, rear pads drew the same comment in 2020, and a slight tyre damage advisory appeared in 2024. The most recent test on 2025-12-29 was a clean pass with no advisories whatsoever, suggesting that any items previously nearing the advisory threshold were attended to in the intervening twelve months. With 63,717 miles recorded over eleven years, this CR-V has averaged roughly 5,790 miles annually, which is modest for a family SUV and points to relatively light, predominantly short-trip usage. Annual mileage has remained broadly consistent with no sudden spikes or gaps in testing, the earliest record dating to September 2020 and the most recent to late December 2025. The continuous yearly testing pattern implies the vehicle has remained in regular use and has not been laid up for extended periods, which reduces the likelihood of issues associated with long-standing corrosion seizing or fluid degradation through inactivity. That said, lower annual mileage on a vehicle of this type often correlates with heavier reliance on urban stop-start driving, where braking and tyre wear tend to accumulate disproportionately relative to engine hours. For a prospective buyer, the most relevant items to inspect on a physical walkaround and test drive are the suspension and braking components referenced in the advisories. Given the 2023 advisory on the offside front anti-roll bar linkage, particular attention should be paid to that area; with the engine running and the vehicle on level ground, listen for any clonking or rattling from the front end when turning at low speed or driving over speed bumps, as a worn or loose anti-roll bar linkage will typically produce a distinctive metallic knock rather than a dull thud. The brake pad advisories from 2020 and 2023, together with an absence of any disc-related entries, indicate routine friction-material wear but do not flag the discs themselves; during a test drive, the car should pull away smoothly with no steering pull under braking, and the pedal should feel firm and progressive without any judder through the steering wheel, which would suggest warped front discs. Tyre condition and electrical functionality deserve a final once-over before purchase. The 2024 advisory noted slight cracking or perishing on the offside front tyre, so all four tyres should be examined for sidewall cracking, tread depth across the full width, and even wear patterns, with any uneven inner or outer edge wear potentially indicating alignment or suspension geometry issues that could relate back to the anti-roll bar concern. Check that all exterior lighting operates correctly, particularly the rear fog lamp and registration plate illumination, as both have previously failed. The tyre pressure monitoring system should also be verified, either through the dashboard indicator or by manually checking pressures, as a reoccurring warning light may indicate a faulty sensor rather than simply low inflation. Subject to these checks, the recorded test history presents a vehicle whose mechanical condition has remained broadly consistent, with no escalating pattern of defects and a clean most recent outcome.