Honda CR-V Mk5 (2018–2025): what fails at MOT
Across 17,508 MOT tests of the Honda CR-V Mk5 (2018–2025) in the DfT's 2023 MOT data (initial tests, retests excluded), 7.5% failed — about 1 in 13. The parts that fail most are tyres (2.9% of tests), lights and electrics (2.2%), wipers, windscreen and mirrors (2.0%) and brakes (0.7%).
Allowing for age and mileage, the CR-V Mk5 has 40% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. The best Honda CR-V generation on MOT results is the CR-V Mk4 (2012–2018).
The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.
CR-V Mk5 (2018–2025)
MOT: 7.5% of 17,508 initial tests failed — 40% fewer failures than the average car of the same age and mileage
| # | Part / area | Share of MOT tests failing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tyres | 2.9% |
| 2 | lights and electrics | 2.2% |
| 3 | wipers, windscreen and mirrors | 2.0% |
| 4 | brakes | 0.7% |
Questions
What fails most on a Honda CR-V Mk5 at MOT?
The most common MOT failure is tyres: 2.9% of Honda CR-V Mk5 (2018–2025) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed on tyres. Next come lights and electrics (2.2%) and wipers, windscreen and mirrors (2.0%).
How often does a Honda CR-V Mk5 fail its MOT?
7.5% of Honda CR-V Mk5 (2018–2025) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed (about 1 in 13), counting initial tests only, across 17,508 tests.
Is the Honda CR-V Mk5 (2018–2025) reliable?
On MOT results, the Honda CR-V Mk5 has 40% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. MOT data covers safety and emissions items, not engines or gearboxes.
Does this Honda CR-V Mk5 data cover engine and gearbox problems?
No. The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.