2005 NOBLE M4003.0L Petrol

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, despite emerging age-related wear. The most recent test in June 2024 at 17,953 miles identified slight movement in the front upper shock absorber bushes on both sides. This represents a minor progression from the clean records seen in 2022 and 2023, suggesting that suspension components are beginning to show signs of age and fatigue despite the low mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 855 miles per year. There is a notable two-year gap in testing records between October 2020 and June 2022, during which the car covered only 709 miles. While this low usage limits mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the infrequent operation often increases the risk of degradation in rubber-based parts, as evidenced by the 2020 failure where the offside front tyre was flagged for cracking and perishing. A buyer must physically inspect the steering column and suspension assembly, as the tester flagged slight play in the steering column in 2020. Given the recent advisory regarding worn shock absorber mounts, a thorough check of the front suspension bushings, ball joints, and linkages is necessary to ensure no further structural play has developed. The buyer should also verify the condition of all tyres and rubber hoses, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from dry rot rather than tread wear.