2004 Honda Accord 2.0L Petrol · RE54 AFF

The 2004 Honda Accord passed its most recent MOT on 6 June 2026 at 121,454 miles, leaving it roadworthy with a cluster of advisories rather than defects. The maintenance trend is stable but shows a persistent, slowly accumulating corrosion issue at the rear chassis mountings that has now appeared in four consecutive annual tests. The owner cleared a failed stop lamp and low headlamp aim in 2024 and 2025 before re-presenting, which suggests faults were addressed promptly once flagged rather than ignored. Recorded mileage sits at 121,454 against 22 years of age, an average of roughly 5,521 miles per year. The car covered only 4,187 miles between June 2024 and June 2025, then 5,187 miles to June 2026. Low annual use of this pattern often means long stationary periods, which accelerates surface corrosion on brake pipes and chassis members while leaving consumables like pads and discs underused but pitted from moisture. A buyer should physically inspect the near and offside rear chassis mountings for the corrosion noted at every test from 4 June 2024 through 6 June 2026, measuring metal loss within 30cm of the mounts. The rear brake pipe flagged as corroded and greased in 2026 needs cleaning and assessment for internal condition. Rear brake discs showed pitting in 2025 and the anti-roll bar linkage ball joint on the near side rear had slight play in 2026, so these suspension and braking parts warrant hands-on checks for binding calipers or worn bushes before purchase.