2011 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · NV61 CCE

The vehicle presents a worsening maintenance trend regarding its suspension and steering components. While the March 2026 test at 144,873 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged multiple advisories involving play in the track rod end and both rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joints. The record also shows wear in the rear anti-roll bar bushes. This follows a pattern of increasing mechanical advisories seen in the March 2025 test, where the tester noted a Macpherson strut bush issue and a track rod end defect. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,658 miles per year. The records show steady usage from 44,807 miles in October 2014 to the current 144,873 miles in March 2026. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, indicating the vehicle has been in regular use and subject to annual inspections. The progression from 122,706 miles in February 2022 to 144,873 miles in March 2026 confirms a stable, predictable driving pattern. A prospective buyer should prioritize a thorough inspection of the front-end steering and the rear suspension assembly. The recurring issues with track rod ends and anti-roll bar components suggest that the bushings and joints are reaching the end of their service life. The March 2025 report also identified a central front oil leak and a minor exhaust gas leak, both of which appeared again or persisted in subsequent records. These issues require physical verification to determine if they are minor seepage or more significant mechanical failures. The history also highlights intermittent attention to consumables. The 2022 and 2020 tests flagged tyres near the legal limit, and the 2024 test noted a perishing nearside rear tyre. While these are standard wear items, the presence of an insecure battery in the most recent test suggests that minor preventative maintenance may be overlooked. Checking the integrity of the exhaust system and the condition of the Macpherson struts will be essential to ensure no further deterioration has occurred since the last inspection.