Honda Cr V (2007)

20,821 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.4% first-time pass rate

2007 Honda Cr V

CarHunch analysed 20,821 real MOT records for the 2007 Honda Cr V. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2007 Honda CR-V falls slightly short of the UK average with a 78.4% first-time pass rate, and there's a significant concern here: 43.4% of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history. Petrol and diesel versions perform nearly identically (78.8% and 78.1% pass rates respectively), so fuel choice won't meaningfully affect reliability expectations.

These CR-Vs are running at a median of 100,265 miles—exactly what you'd expect for a 17-year-old vehicle—yet they're accumulating an average of 4.15 failures and 26.8 advisories per test, suggesting wear-related issues compound quickly once problems start. If you're considering one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and steering components, since the high dangerous-defect rate points to structural and safety system degradation rather than minor niggles.

Below average reliability In line with UK average
78.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
100,265
typical mileage
83,395–119,829 middle half
43.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
4.15
avg MOT failures per car
over 18.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 Honda Cr V

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 43.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (59%) 12,329 78.1% 4.14
Petrol (41%) 8,483 78.8% 4.17
LPG (0%) 8 79.3% 3.5
Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) 1 80% 1

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Honda Cr V vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

83,395
low mileage
100,265
typical
119,829
high mileage

Half of all 2007 Honda Cr V vehicles fall between 83,395 and 119,829 miles.

2007 Honda Cr V — Still on the Road

11,755 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% of the peak remain.

19,550 11,755 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

18.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
4.15
Avg failures per vehicle
26.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Honda Cr V

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 52.9%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 51.6%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 51.5%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 49.9%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 47.1%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 44.1%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 39.6%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 36.8%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.

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