2005 Honda Civic 2.0L Petrol · LJ05 XSB

The vehicle presents a current roadworthy status following the August 2025 test at 140,423 miles, where the tester issued a pass after an initial failure on the same date with no defects logged. The maintenance trend appears stable across the three most recent annual cycles, with the 2023, 2024, and 2025 tests all recording no mechanical advisories or faults. The duplicated fail and pass entries on identical dates suggest administrative rechecks rather than genuine mechanical defects. Recorded mileage sits at 140,423 over roughly 21 years, equating to about 6,687 miles per year, which is typical for a car of this age. The odometer moved from 136,334 in August 2023 to 139,128 in August 2024, then to 140,423 by August 2025, showing low annual use of around 1,000 to 3,000 miles. This light running over the last three years implies minimal wear on drivetrain and suspension components, though prolonged standing can accelerate rubber perishing and corrosion. The MOT history shows no flagged items across brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underbody corrosion and brake disc condition, as the Civic of this era is prone to rear sill rust that a clean MOT does not preclude. Verify the August 2025 failure reason with the test centre, since the record lists no defects against either the fail or pass. Given the sparse and clean record, previous owners likely kept basic statutory testing current without neglect signals such as tyre or wiper failures. The low mileage and zero advisories point to a lightly used example, but age-related degradation of suspension mounts and brake calipers remains probable and warrants hands-on checks before purchase.