Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Honda Cr V SE + I Dtec 4x2?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2017 Honda Cr V SE + I Dtec 4x2?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2017 Honda Cr V SE + I Dtec 4x2?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2017 Honda Cr V SE + I Dtec 4x2 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 205 vehicles, the 2017 Honda Cr V SE + I Dtec 4x2 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 Honda Cr V SE + I Dtec 4x2?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Cr V SE + I Dtec 4x2 (2017)

205 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.7% first-time pass rate

2017 Honda Cr V SE + I Dtec 4x2

CarHunch analysed 205 real MOT records for the 2017 Honda Cr V SE + I Dtec 4x2. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2017 Honda CR-V diesel sits below the UK average with a 73.6% first-time pass rate—about 6 points behind the typical 80%—suggesting these vehicles encounter more MOT issues than you'd expect for their age and mileage, though the complete absence of dangerous defects is genuinely reassuring. The median mileage of 59,759 miles is reasonable for a seven-year-old car, yet the 0.12 average failures per vehicle and zero advisories indicate that when problems do occur, they tend to be proper faults rather than maintenance niggles.

This data paints a picture of a reliable platform with occasional blind spots rather than systemic trouble. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection and check the full MOT history on each vehicle, because while the CR-V's low defect severity is a plus, the above-average failure rate means mechanical issues crop up more often than in comparable rivals—understanding whether a specific example has a clean history matters more here than the model average.

We have limited data for the 2017 Honda Cr V SE + I Dtec 4x2 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

96.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.12

Over 3.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

60k

Middle half: 50k–72k

For context

These stats describe 205 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 205 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	204	96.7%	0.12

Colour Breakdown

Based on 799 Honda Cr V SE + I Dtec 4x2 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 20.4%

163

Grey 18.4%

147

Blue 15.6%

125

Red 14.5%

116

Black 13.8%

110

Silver 11.3%

Brown 5.3%

Bronze 0.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Honda Cr V SE + I Dtec 4x2 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

59,759

typical

49,993

low mileage

72,217

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Honda Cr V SE + I Dtec 4x2 vehicles fall between 49,993 and 72,217 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 49,993 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 49,993–72,217 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Honda Cr V SE + I Dtec 4x2s sit.

⚠ Over 97,492 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Honda Cr V SE + I Dtec 4x2 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 68% of 2017 Honda Cr V SE + I Dtec 4x2s are still active.

93 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.12

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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