2004 Honda Odyssey 2.4L Petrol · NE04 FEJ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy certificate, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive ownership. While the Odyssey passed its February 2026 test at 131,760 miles, this followed a significant failure just three days prior involving multiple safety-critical defects. The recurring failure of the supplementary restraint system warning lamp across both 2025 and 2026 indicates a persistent airbag fault that has remained unaddressed for years, a major red flag for long-term mechanical oversight. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 131,760 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 6,000 miles. However, the data shows a recent surge in usage between February 2025 and February 2026, where the vehicle covered 16,640 miles in a single year. This sudden increase puts unexpected stress on aged rubber components and seals that are prone to dry rot or degradation after periods of sitting. The clean 2024 record at 96,735 miles suggests the vehicle was previously in good condition before this recent activity and subsequent decline in inspection standards. A buyer must prioritize the steering and braking systems during a physical inspection. The 2025 advisory noted play in the offside inner rack joint, and the 2026 failure for a missing offside steering rack gaiter suggests this component is now exposed to grit and likely to lead to rapid steering rack failure. Furthermore, the history of thin rear brake pads in 2025 and tyres worn to the legal limit in 2026 indicates that basic consumable maintenance is frequently neglected. The presence of underseal noted in 2025 is a positive sign for structural integrity, but a thorough check is required to ensure the coating is not masking active corrosion underneath.