2014 Honda CR-V — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 83,330 MOT tests, the 2014 Honda CR-V recorded an 88.6% pass rate. That is 6.6 percentage points better than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 18.0%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.4%) and lighting & signalling (4.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 2,475 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.5% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 17.1% once past 150k — 2.3× the risk.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 10.6% of the time against 11.8% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 9.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.4% | 3,648 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.3% | 3,568 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.1% | 2,582 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 2,065 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.4% | 2,003 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 381 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 2,475 |
| 2 | Wipers | 1,592 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 1,532 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 1,290 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 1,192 |
| 6 | Washers | 844 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.7% | 18,935 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.8% | 13,163 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 9.1% | 7,560 |
| 4 | Suspension | 8.7% | 7,280 |
| 5 | Other defects | 8.3% | 6,892 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.0% | 3,345 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 3,197 | 7.5% |
| 30-60k | 24,308 | 8.8% |
| 60-90k | 32,235 | 11.3% |
| 90-120k | 16,516 | 13.8% |
| 120-150k | 5,226 | 15.8% |
| 150k+ | 1,727 | 17.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 54,642 | 11.8% |
| Petrol | 28,672 | 10.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,593 | 9.7% |
| 2022 | 16,583 | 10.3% |
| 2023 | 16,741 | 11.5% |
| 2024 | 16,740 | 12.5% |
| 2025 | 16,673 | 12.8% |
What to check before buying a 2014 CR-V
On a 2014 CR-V, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (4.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2014 Honda CR-Vs pass their MOT?
88.6% of the 83,330 2014 Honda CR-V MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Honda CR-V?
Tyres, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.3%).
Does the 2014 CR-V get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.5% in the 0-30k band to 17.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 83,330 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.