2004 Honda Integra 2.0L Petrol · CU04 NDK

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently compromised following a significant failure in the most recent test. While the car maintained a clean record for several years, the results from May 10, 2025 at 143,463 miles reveal critical structural issues. The maintenance trend has shifted from stable to worsening, as evidenced by the failure due to excessive corrosion on the offside inner sill mounting areas, which significantly reduces structural strength, alongside a mechanically binding nearside rear service brake. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year over its twenty-two year. Between October 2021 and September 2022, the car covered roughly 4,000 miles, indicating very low annual usage. However, the low mileage has not protected the vehicle from age-related degradation. The gap between the 2024 pass and the 2025 failure shows the vehicle remained in use, but the long periods of standing may have contributed to the advanced corrosion now identified on the chassis. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody to assess the extent of the structural rot mentioned in the inner sills. The tester flagged three separate areas of corrosion, which often requires professional welding to restore the vehicle's structural integrity. The braking system requires immediate attention, as the binding nearside rear caliper likely indicates a seized piston or perished slider. Additionally, the offside front outer CV gaiter noted in 2022 should be checked for fresh tears to prevent premature damage to the drive joints.