2005 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · RF55 OYB

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy state, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding wear components. The most recent test in July 2025 at 114,414 miles resulted in a failure due to lighting issues, a deteriorated windscreen, and suspension defects. While the car passed the immediate re-test, the presence of severely deteriorated front suspension arm ball joint dust covers and worn tyres indicates that the owner only addresses faults once they threaten compliance rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 114,414 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. The data shows a significant gap in usage between November 2022 (86,411 miles) and April 2024 (101,785 miles), where the vehicle covered over 15,000 miles in 17 months. However, the interval between the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests a much slower rate of use recently, which can often lead to the degradation of rubber components and brake seals despite the low odometer reading. A buyer must scrutin closely on the front suspension assembly. The tester flagged both ball joint dust covers in 2025, a precursor to ball joint failure if grease ingress occurs. The front brake discs have a documented history of being pitted and scored across both 2022 and 2024, suggesting the rotors are nearing the end of their effective life. Additionally, the recurring mention of the nearside rear tyre being near the legal limit across three consecutive tests highlights a pattern of neglecting tyre replacement until the absolute last moment.