2016 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · RJ66 OJP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift from perfect records to emerging age-related wear. While the car achieved four consecutive clean passes without defects, the most recent test in November 2025 at 47,120 miles identified specific faults. The tester flagged a minor oil leak and both deteriorated nearside and offside front lower suspension ball joint dust covers, indicating that rubber-to-metal components are beginning to fail due to age rather than high mileage. The mileage profile is consistently low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. Between November 2021 and November 2025, the car covered 22,248 miles, maintaining a very steady pattern of low-intensity use. This low mileage often explains the lack of significant mechanical failures or brake wear, but it frequently correlates with the degradation of rubber seals and boots which dry out over time, much like the dust covers noted in the 2025 inspection. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension assembly to assess the extent of the ball joint deterioration. Deteriorated covers allow moisture to enter the joints, leading to premature steering play and component failure if not addressed promptly. The oil leak identified in the latest test should also be located and monitored to determine if it is a minor seepage from a gasket or a more significant leak requiring immediate replacement. Given the clean history prior to last year, the vehicle appears well-cared for, but the transition to recorded faults marks the start of necessary preventative maintenance.