2006 Honda Accord 2.4L Petrol · RO06 AEX

The 2024‑10‑28 MOT at 140,640 miles resulted in a failure, rendering the 2006 Honda Accord not road‑legal at the time of testing. The record shows a clear worsening trend, moving from a clean pass in October 2023 at 133,677 miles to multiple serious defects just twelve months later. Mileage has risen from 36,450 miles in March 2013 to 140,640 miles in October 2024, an average annual increase of roughly 7,000 miles, which aligns with the vehicle’s age of twenty years. The interval between the 2022‑11‑05 test (124,386 miles) and the 2023‑10‑25 pass (133,677 miles) represents a 9,291‑mile jump over eleven months, indicating a period of higher usage before the final failure. A buyer should pay close attention to the recurring suspension and structural issues: the rear shock absorbers show reduced damping, both anti‑roll bar linkage ball joints exhibit slight play, and the near‑side front lower suspension ball joint is excessively worn; the off‑side suspension mounting area is markedly corroded, and the inner sill bears a hole, both compromising structural integrity. Repeated tyre wear close to the legal limit and the near‑side front tyre worn on the edge suggest possible alignment or suspension problems, while the exhaust Y‑pipe leak points to corrosion‑related failure. A thorough independent inspection is required, focusing on the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, brake components, structural rust, exhaust system integrity and tyre health, and verification that any remedial work has been performed to the required standard before considering purchase.