Part of the Honda CR-V Mk3 (2007–2012) guide: best and worst years compared.

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2007 Honda CR-V: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2007 Honda CR-Vs, from 12,378 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

12,378MOT tests in 2025
57%pass first time (all 2007 cars: 57%)
7,600typical miles a year
2.9×the usual rate for track rod ends

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2007 Honda CR-Vs than on all cars registered in 2007.

  • Track rod ends2.9× usual
    Honda CR-V
    16.6% All 2007 cars
    5.8%

    Failed outright at MOT: 4.6%, against 2.5% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

  • Ball joint dust cover2.9× usual
    Honda CR-V
    13.7% All 2007 cars
    4.8%

    Failed outright at MOT: 3.4%, against 1.9% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

  • Anti-roll bar link joints2.2× usual
    Honda CR-V
    9.2% All 2007 cars
    4.2%

    Failed outright at MOT: 3.2%, against 1.5% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

  • Steering rack inner joints2× usual
    Honda CR-V
    6.8% All 2007 cars
    3.4%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£450 our estimate

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

  • Anti-roll bar bushes and joints3.8× usual
    Honda CR-V
    4.2% All 2007 cars
    1.1%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0.6%, against 0.2% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£280 (pair of drop links) Checkatrade

    At the viewing: Drive slowly over bumps and listen for a knock or rattle from the front. Worn anti-roll bar links are a cheap fix.

Better than most

Rigid brake pipes: 1% here, against 11.2% of all 2007 cars. Engine oil leaks: 6.1% here, against 13.5% of all 2007 cars.

By area

The share of 2007 Honda CR-V MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    59% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Lights and electrics
    40% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Tyres
    32% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Brakes
    26% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Steering
    11% of testsRough price £100–£450

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    11% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
20225,158Tyres 16%
20215,799Tyres 17%
20205,546Tyres 17%
20198,298Tyres 19%
20189,252Tyres 24%
201711,858Tyres 25%
201614,110Tyres 25%
201514,238Tyres 26%
201414,636Tyres 27%
201313,912Tyres 28%
201212,275Suspension 35%
20119,527Suspension 40%
20109,598Suspension 44%
20098,808Suspension 54%
20089,323Suspension 55%
20068,315Suspension 62%
20057,369Suspension 62%
20045,180Suspension 62%
20034,026Suspension 64%
20022,678Suspension 64%
2001960Suspension 61%
2000578Suspension 65%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2007 Honda CR-Vs registered in 2007. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score