2017 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · OW66 NRO

A pattern of recurring front-end wear has begun to define this CR-V's recent MOT record, with the June 2026 pass accompanied by three advisories concentrated on the front braking system: both front discs showing pitting and scoring and the front brake pads noted as wearing thin. The 2025 test had also flagged play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, and in 2024 deterioration of the front tyres and a nearside front tyre with cracking and perishing was recorded. Although the vehicle has passed every test since first MOT-presentation eligibility, the front axle is increasingly presenting components at or approaching intervention thresholds, suggesting the next service interval will need to address pads, discs, and possibly the anti-roll bar joint as a combined package. Covering approximately 92,159 miles across nine years, this Honda has averaged around 10,240 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for its age. The test history shows continuous annual MOT testing with no multi-year gaps, beginning in February 2020 at what would have been the three-year point, and the mileage progression across the eight recorded tests implies steady rather than sporadic use. Continuous running at this rate places predictable wear on the consumables that have been flagged, particularly the braking and suspension components, and offers some reassurance that major driveline issues have not yet surfaced at test. For a prospective buyer, the front braking components flagged in the most recent advisory are the immediate priority to inspect, as pitted and scored discs paired with thinning pads indicate that a disc and pad replacement is likely due within the next service. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or scraping noise from the front wheels under light braking, feel for vibration or judder through the steering wheel or brake pedal, and check that the vehicle pulls up squarely without any steering pull to either side. The offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint noted in 2025 should be evaluated by rocking the vehicle at each front corner and listening for knocking or clonking over uneven road surfaces, particularly over speed humps or potholes, as this joint can progress to produce a noticeable knocking noise when worn. The 2024 advisories on the nearside and offside front tyres showing cracking and perishing warrant a close inspection of the sidewalls and tread for any new ozone damage or splits, particularly on tyres that have been on the vehicle for several years. The offside rear tyre was noted as worn close to the legal limit on its edge, so confirm even wear across the rear axle and check the tracking, as uneven rear wear can sometimes point to rear suspension geometry issues or incorrect inflation patterns. Finally, carry out a thorough underside inspection or use a ramp check to look for any corrosion on the subframe, brake lines, and rear suspension components, as the MOT records do not flag any structural advisories at this stage, but corrosion risk on a nine-year-old CR-V of this mileage increases with time and should be physically confirmed.