2001 Honda Accord 2.0L Petrol · BO51 FDV

The vehicle remains roadworthy but exhibits a concerning trend of deferred maintenance and escalating structural degradation. While it passed its most recent test in December 2023 at 128,149 miles, the record reveals recurring mechanical faults that remained unaddressed for years. The persistence of a noisy nearside rear wheel bearing and a damaged steering rack gaiter from 2021 through 2023 suggests a pattern of only addressing MOT failures rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 25 years old, the recorded mileage of 128,149 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,100 miles per year. The data shows significant gaps in usage, with only 1,043 miles covered between November 2021 and November 2022, and another 1,184 miles between November 2022 and December 2023. This low-use profile often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and accelerated corrosion, as evidenced by the perishing tyre and corroding brake pipes noted in the later inspections. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically targeting the area flagged in November 2022 for excessive corrosion on the offside front suspension mounting. The presence of corrosion on the rear bumper panel, combined with corroding brake pipes, indicates that the vehicle is susceptible to rust. The buyer should also inspect the steering rack gaiter to ensure the internal mechanism has not suffered from grit ingress, and the nearside rear wheel bearing requires immediate replacement as it has been a known fault for three consecutive years.