2021 Honda Odyssey 3.5L Petrol · AE70 EVC

The 2021 Honda Odyssey presents a stable and largely unremarkable roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 24 August 2023 at 35,983 miles, passed without any major mechanical or structural failures. However, the tester flagged advisories on both the offside front and offside rear tyres, noting cuts that had not yet penetrated to the ply or cords. These advisories, while not constituting a failure at the time, indicate exposure to road hazards or kerb damage and warrant close inspection today, given the nearly three-year gap since the last recorded test. Mileage accumulation tells a story of modest use. Between the August 2022 test at 23,698 miles and the August 2023 test at 35,983 miles, the vehicle covered 12,285 miles in twelve months. This is higher than the overall annual average of roughly 7,197 miles, suggesting a period of heavier use or long-distance commuting during that year. The recorded mileage has not moved since August 2023, which could indicate the vehicle has been sitting unused, the mileage was not recorded at a subsequent test, or the vehicle has not been presented for testing since. A buyer should verify the current odometer reading against the 35,983-mile figure to confirm whether the vehicle has been driven significantly since its last test. The two recorded advisories both concern tyre condition on the offside, which may point to a pattern of kerb scuffing or repeated contact with road debris on that side. Tyre cuts are a consumable wear item rather than a structural concern, but any sidewall damage carries a risk of sudden failure, particularly at motorway speeds. A hands-on inspection should focus on the sidewalls of all four tyres, checking for fresh cuts, bulges, or uneven wear patterns that could indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues. The 2022 test was entirely clean, meaning the tyre damage occurred within the following twelve months and has not been formally reassessed since. Beyond the documented advisories, the Odyssey's age and mileage place it well within the window where suspension bushes, brake discs, and exhaust components begin to show wear. The absence of any corrosion or emissions-related defects in the record is encouraging, but the lack of a recent MOT since August 2023 means there is no verified baseline for the vehicle's current condition. A pre-purchase inspection should prioritise the offside suspension and steering components, brake pad and disc thickness, and a thorough underbody check for corrosion or exhaust deterioration, particularly if the vehicle has been standing for an extended period.