2002 Lomax 224 224 0.6L Petrol · Q964 BNN

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status with an improving maintenance trend following previous mechanical failures. The most recent test conducted in April 2024 at 30,231 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the issues identified in prior years have been addressed. This clean result suggests that the current owner is reactive to MOT requirements and has successfully brought the vehicle back to the required legal standard. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,260 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-level usage between 2022 and 2024, with only 337 miles recorded between the May and April 2023 tests. While this low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it increases the risk of degradation in rubber-based parts and potential corrosion on brake discs or exhaust components due to long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and drivetrain components given the history of faults there. The May 2022 failure highlighted an excessively worn offside front shock absorber bush and play in the nearside front drive shaft outer joint. While these were rectified to allow for subsequent passes, a thorough inspection should check for signs of perished rubber boots or excessive movement in the bushings. Additionally, the 2023 failure regarding offside headlamp aim was a simple adjustment issue, but verifying the alignment of both light clusters ensures no mounting brackets have become loose.