2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · OW53 WFR

The roadworthiness of this Honda Civic is questionable due to the most recent test result. While the vehicle maintained a clean record of passes between 2019 and 2022, the failure on 24 January 2023 at 92,806 miles represents a significant concern. No specific defects were recorded for that failure, which suggests an administrative-related failure or a presentation issue that bypassed the standard advisory process. Given that over three years have passed since this failure, the vehicle is currently out of date without a valid MOT. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a vehicle twenty-two years old age, averaging approximately 4,218 miles per year. Between February 2019 and January 2023, the car covered only 7,844 miles, indicating it was likely used sporadically or remained stationary for extended periods. This low annual mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but long periods of standing often lead to the degradation of rubber components, fluid acidity, and brake corrosion. The gap of 1,265 miles between the 2021 and 2022 tests further reinforces this pattern of infrequent use. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on signs of age rather than mileage. Low-mileage vehicles are prone to seized brake calipers, perished suspension bushes, and cracked tyre sidewalls despite adequate tread depth. Inspect the structural integrity of the sills and wheel arches for hidden corrosion, as these are common failure points for this generation regardless of mileage. Because the record lacks recent data on specific advisories, the current state of the exhaust system and braking lines must be verified before any purchase is finalized.