2014 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · Y7 OPT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the recent MOT history indicates a worsening trend in mechanical maintenance. While it passed the test on January 14 2026 at 96,896 miles, it failed just one day prior with a significant list of defects. This failure suggests that essential maintenance was only addressed after an inspection failure rather than proactively. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to multiple mechanical failures recently marks a shift in the previous upkeep standards. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap in recorded data between October 2023 and February 2025, where the car covered 23,674 miles in just sixteen months. This surge in usage accelerated again between February 2025 and January 2026, with 12,080 miles covered in under a year. This sudden increase in annual mileage explains the accelerated degradation of rubber-bound components and braking hardware that appeared in the most recent tests. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the steering system, as the rack inner joints were flagged for play in both 2025 and 2026. The recurring nature of this fault suggests the components were either not properly replaced or are suffering from rapid premature wear. The offside rear brake pads noted as thin in the January 2026 failure require a thorough check of the entire braking system to ensure even wear and no binding calipers. Additionally, verify that the rear seat belt is securely bolted and the headlamp aim is correctly aligned, as these were specific points of failure in the latest inspection.