2013 Honda CR-V 1.6L Diesel · M7 JTR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. The latest test in November 2025 at 96,991 miles shows a pass following a failure just one day prior. While the owner addressed the immediate safety failures regarding front tyres and suspension components, the recurring presence of deteriorated suspension arm ball joint dust covers and consistently worn brake discs suggests that mechanical components are only serviced once they reach the point of legal failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between November 2022 at 78,475 miles and November 2025 at 96,991 miles, the car covered 18,516 miles. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods, though the 2022 advisory regarding perishing rear tyres indicates that the rubber-based components may suffer from age-related de-gradation despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the entire suspension and braking system. The brake discs have been flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in every annual test since 2023, indicating they are nearing the end of their effective service life. Furthermore, the recent failure of both front ball joint dust covers in late 2025 highlights a risk of future steering geometry de-grease and failure. You must verify that the ball joints themselves were actually replaced and check for any play in the steering assembly that the tester may not have caught.