2011 Honda Stepwagon 2.0L Petrol · LX61 LNF

The vehicle currently holds a valid roadworthiness status following a clean pass on July 15 2024 at 135,110 miles. The maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs where the owner addresses specific mechanical and electrical faults immediately following failures. While the July 2024 failure revealed multiple defects related to lighting and suspension components, the subsequent pass with no recorded defects indicates these specific issues were rectified to meet minimum standards prior to the last test. The mileage profile is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per annum. There is a significant jump in usage between the June 2023 test at 67,397 miles and the July 2024 test at 135,110 miles, representing an accumulation of over 67,000 miles in just over thirteen months. This high-intensity usage over such a short period typically accelerates the wear on drivetrain components and rubber-based suspension parts, despite the overall low age of the car. A prospective buyer should scrutinize the front suspension assembly, as the 2024 failure flagged deteriorated deteriorated track rod end ball joint dust covers on both the nearside and offside front. These boots allow dirt ingress, which leads to premature joint failure and steering play if not replaced. The windscreen wiper system also requires inspection as the previous test noted both nearside and offside front wipers failed to clear the glass effectively. Given the recent burst of high-mile usage, a physical check for structural corrosion on the sills and brake lines is essential to ensure the increased load has not compromised the vehicle's integrity.