2010 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · MX60 PTO

The most recent DVSA examination on 1 October 2025 resulted in a pass, although the test summary carries a notably high number of advisories concentrated around the braking system, front suspension, and tyre condition. Looking at the broader trend, the maintenance picture is mixed but moving towards an active phase of attention. The vehicle passed without defect in September 2023, but the two subsequent tests in August 2024 and October 2025 show progressively more advisory items, alongside a dangerous failure in 2024 for rear brake pads below the statutory 1.5 mm thickness. This suggests that although the vehicle continues to be presented for testing, wear-related items on the undercarriage and friction components are advancing and will require rectification within the next inspection cycle. The recurring exhaust corrosion advisories from 2019, 2020, and 2024 also indicate a slow deterioration of the rear silencer assembly rather than a one-off issue. Recorded mileage of 119,524 miles over sixteen years equates to a steady average of approximately 7,470 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a family SUV of this vintage and indicates regular, consistent use rather than long periods of standing. There are no significant gaps in the MOT record that would suggest prolonged inactivity, and the annual accumulation is sufficient to keep mechanical components moving and fluids circulating, which is generally favourable for longevity. However, at this overall mileage, the wear curves for major drivetrain, suspension, and braking consumables are well into their second or third life, and the rate of advancement will accelerate once components enter their later service intervals. The advisories flagged on the latest test warrant careful physical verification before purchase. The front brake pads were reported as wearing thin, and combined with the dangerous rear pad failure just over a year earlier, the entire braking system should be inspected for pad thickness across all four corners, disc wear and lipping, and any signs of uneven caliper operation or hydraulic binding that could lead to pulling under braking. The offside front suspension arm bush wear should be checked by hand for excessive radial play, and during a road test any clonking over uneven surfaces or vague steering response would suggest further degradation of the front lower arm assemblies, which is a known wear area on this generation of CR-V. All three tyres flagged as worn close to the legal limit on the nearside rear, offside rear, and offside front positions will almost certainly require replacement, and consideration should be given to replacing them as a matching axle set. Given the vehicle's age, particular attention should also be paid to sidewall perishing and cracking, even on tyres that appear to have adequate tread depth. Beyond the items recorded on the MOT history, a buyer should approach this sixteen-year-old Honda with a checklist suited to calendar-aged components. The exhaust system has been flagged for corrosion on three separate occasions, so the complete pipe run, catalytic converter mounting, and rear silencer should be physically inspected for rust-through, hangers, and rubber mountings, as an aged exhaust on a CR-V of this age often fails between MOTs. Brake discs are likely to exhibit surface corrosion from light use and standing, particularly at the rear, so initial judder under light braking from cold is common and not necessarily a fault, but persistent vibration or pulsing indicates warped discs that require machining or replacement. The 12 volt battery, coolant, brake fluid, and automatic or manual transmission fluid should all be considered overdue for renewal based on time rather than mileage, and any service history should be cross-checked for evidence of cambelt and water pump replacement, which on the i-VTEC petrol engines is critical at the recommended interval. Finally, the 2023 advisory regarding perished rear tyres suggests that even nominally serviceable rubber on this vehicle can degrade from age, so a thorough inspection of all four sidewalls for hairline cracking is strongly advised irrespective of remaining tread depth.