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Honda CR-V Mk4 (RM) (2012-2017) reliability

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Honda CR-V Mk4 (RM) built around 2017: fails its MOT less often than average

Honda CR-V Mk4 (RM) models built around 2017 fail their MOT less often than similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

12% of MOT tests on Honda CR-V Mk4 (RM) models built around 2017 ended in a fail (retests included), against 18% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Honda CR-V Mk4 (RM) models built around 2017 involves the tyres.

Honda CR-V Mk4 (RM)
excellent reliability2012-2017SUVPETROL / DIESEL

Based on 96,447 tests of CR-V models registered 2012-2017.

About 1 in 75 CR-V Mk4 (RM) MOTs (1.4%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2017 (8 years old), all fuels combined.

Based on 14,570 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.

About 1 in 25 CR-V Mk4 (RM) MOTs (3.7%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2017 (8 years old).

Based on 14,570 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.

Mk4 (RM) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
4,99911.9%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
14,57012.4%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
16,34113.8%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
17,66714.7%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
17,55316.3%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
16,56918.1%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
8,74821.4%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 13 years old.

How the CR-V Mk4 (RM) compares

At each age below, see how the CR-V Mk4 (RM) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 60,397 tests across 6 Honda models, built around 2017 (8 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateHonda average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
4,99911.9%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
14,57012.4%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
16,34113.8%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
17,66714.7%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
17,55316.3%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
16,56918.1%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
8,74821.4%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the CR-V Mk4 (RM).

  1. 1

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.3%
    Dangerous
    2.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 7.4%, against 12.4% for the Honda CR-V Mk4 (RM), both built around 2017.

    1,993 MOT tests on cars built around 2017

  2. 2

    Porsche Macan

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.5%
    Dangerous
    2.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    91.6%

    Lower fail rate: 9.8%, against 12.4% for the Honda CR-V Mk4 (RM), both built around 2017.

    5,741 MOT tests on cars built around 2017

  3. 3

    Audi Q2

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    11.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.4%
    Dangerous
    4.2%

    No clear edge over the Honda CR-V Mk4 (RM) on these figures.

    8,265 MOT tests on cars built around 2017

  4. 4

    Lexus NX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.7%
    Dangerous
    2.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.4%

    Lower fail rate: 10.0%, against 12.4% for the Honda CR-V Mk4 (RM), both built around 2017.

    3,954 MOT tests on cars built around 2017

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

How many are still registered

95%of all Honda CR-V cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later. This is the whole model, not only this generation.

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

42 recalls in all

8 of the 42 CR-V Mk4 (RM) recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical
  • 7 more

Top concerns

  • Drivers airbag inflator may rupture if deployed
  • Vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellars
  • The regulatory requirement for emissions levels are not met

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

How CR-V Mk4 (RM) cars have aged

How CR-V Mk4 (RM) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%4681012Age at MOTBuilt around 2017, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 9.0% (9,305 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2017, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 9.5% (8,953 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2017, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 10.1% (8,762 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2017, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 12.0% (8,686 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2017, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 12.4% (8,620 tests, 2025 data)2017Built around 2016, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 9.4% (10,969 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2016, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 10.4% (10,752 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2016, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 11.2% (10,528 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2016, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 12.2% (10,402 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2016, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 13.3% (10,361 tests, 2025 data)2016Built around 2015, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 11.2% (11,426 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2015, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 12.0% (11,176 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2015, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 13.0% (11,049 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2015, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 13.0% (10,833 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2015, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 14.7% (10,823 tests, 2025 data)2015Built around 2014, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 13.0% (11,384 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2014, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 13.4% (11,064 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2014, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 14.4% (10,918 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2014, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 14.8% (10,621 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2014, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 15.9% (10,590 tests, 2025 data)2014Built around 2013, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 13.7% (10,636 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2013, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 14.6% (10,379 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2013, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 15.4% (10,159 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2013, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 16.1% (10,042 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2013, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 16.8% (9,841 tests, 2025 data)2013Built around 2012, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 16.6% (9,312 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2012, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 17.6% (9,102 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2012, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 19.2% (9,013 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2012, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 20.2% (8,872 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2012, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 21.4% (8,748 tests, 2025 data)2012
First registered around 2017First registered around 2016First registered around 2015First registered around 2014
Mk4 (RM) variants compared

CR-V Mk4 (RM) variants built around 2017

The fail rate for each CR-V Mk4 (RM) variant, grouped by fuel. Each row counts fails per MOT test, the same way as the main fail rate chart.

Diesel

  • CR-V13.0%8,858 tests

Petrol

  • CR-V11.3%5,707 tests
All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common issues on Honda CR-V models of this age

This list covers every Honda CR-V built around 2017, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk4 (RM) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    16.7%
    Advisory: 3,760Fail: 268 (7% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    9.8%
    Advisory: 1,555Fail: 250 (14% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    8.0%
    Advisory: 1,678Fail: 160 (9% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    4.0%
    Advisory: 801Fail: 7 (1% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    3.6%
    Advisory: 727Fail: 24 (3% of the times it was found)

Based on 14,570 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2017 (8 years old), the Honda CR-V Mk4 (RM) (2012-2017) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 14,570 8-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 96,447 MOT tests on Honda CR-V models first registered between 2012-2017. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.