2005 Honda Stream 1.7L Petrol · LW05 VJA

The vehicle currently holds roadworthy status following a clean test in December 2025 at 55,007 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of reactive improvement after a significant failure just one month prior. In November 2025, the car failed on multiple critical points including excessive play in the nearside front track rod end ball joint, a major exhaust backbox leak, and a failure to complete emissions. The subsequent pass indicates that the owner addressed these specific mechanical and emission faults to bring the vehicle back to legal standards. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between September 2024 at 44,331 miles and November 2025 at 54,991 miles, where the car covered over ten thousand miles in fourteen months. Low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often correlates with age-related degradation, seen in the 2023 advisory where tyres were flagged for perishing and cracking despite low tread. A physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the underbody. General corrosion was noted in both August 2024 and September 2024, suggesting that while not yet a failure point, the oxidation is progressing. The buyer should also verify the rubber components in the suspension, as the previous failure of the track rod end suggests parts may be brittle. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, the brake lines and fluid seals should also be checked for seizing or cracking which often occurs during periods of inactivity rather than through use.