2007 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · FA07 CFN

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance profile characterized by a recurring pattern of deferred repairs on safety-critical components. While the most recent recorded test in March 2022 at 100,349 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just two days prior for major electronic faults including the ABS and electronic stability control systems. The trend suggests a reactive rather than proactive ownership style where faults are only addressed when they cause an MOT failure, rather than being maintained to ensure the ongoing integrity of the braking and safety systems. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 100,349 miles represents a low annual usage rate of approximately 5,282 miles. However, the data shows a significant gap in records, with the last documented test occurring in March 2022. Given the current date of June 2026, the vehicle has operated without a recorded MOT for over four years. This lack of oversight, combined with low mileage, often indicates the vehicle has sat stationary for long periods, which leads to the degradation of rubber components, fluid breakdown, and internal corrosion that is not captured by mileage figures alone. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension geometry, as the record consistently flags worn bushes in the front suspension arms and the rear sub-frame from 2020 through 2021. The history of worn trailing arm bushes and track rod end dust covers suggests the chassis suffers from significant age-related wear. Furthermore, the braking system requires scrutiny; the repeated mentions of pitted, scored discs and lagging brakes indicate that the calipers and rotors are likely seizing or thinning prematurely. The previous ABS and ESC faults from 2022 must also be verified with a diagnostic tool to ensure the electronic modules were actually rectified and not merely cleared.