Honda Cr-V: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 4.4% of Honda Cr-V MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2002, 2003 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3,086 | 6.7% |
| 1999 | 4,362 | 6.4% |
| 2000 | 6,438 | 5.6% |
| 2001 | 9,896 | 4.9% |
| 2002 | 25,918 | 10.5% |
| 2003 | 37,972 | 10.2% |
| 2004 | 45,379 | 9.6% |
| 2005 | 63,970 | 7.0% |
| 2006 | 68,119 | 7.0% |
| 2007 | 97,559 | 5.3% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.