2011 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · TL02 ARL

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward mechanical wear and deferred attention. The most recent test in December 2025 at 108,619 miles identified play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints and noted an imbalanced rear braking system. While the vehicle passed, the fact that the offside rear brake barely met minimum requirements suggests the braking system is nearing the end of its effective interval and follows the clean records seen in 2022. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year over its fifteen-year life. There is a notable gap between March 2022 and December 2022 where the car covered only 3,416 miles in nine months. However, usage increased significantly between November 2023 and December 2025, with 36,479 miles covered in just two years. This recent surge in mileage has likely accelerated the degradation of rubber components and metal hardware beyond the previously low annual averages. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking assembly. The history flags corrosion on the front suspension arms in 2023 and ball joint play by 2025, indicating a need to check for structural integrity and excessive rust on the mounting points. The corroded exhaust hangers and joints noted in the latest report also require scrutiny to ensure no imminent failure due to environmental rot. Given the imbalanced rear brakes, a professional inspection of the rear calipers is necessary to ensure they are not seizing or wearing the discs unevenly.