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AR03 KCU

2003 Honda Stepwagon

Black Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,859 mi
Last recorded146,859 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda Stepwagon104,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 KCU
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2022 146,859 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 145,151 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension, Brake And Chassis Components Corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2020 142,665 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2019 136,939 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 136,937 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 130,769 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 121,136 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 117,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 109,843 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 103,048 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 94,867 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 94,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 85,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 76,019 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,108 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 57,567 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,511 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 45,511 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 42,463 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 31,405 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Stepwagon?

Based on 27,404 MOT tests across 4,250 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
5,975
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 360
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 205
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AR03 KCU is a 2003 Honda Stepwagon in Black with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Honda Stepwagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 104,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Stepwagon fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 360 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR03 KCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Stepwagon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Stepwagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AR03 KCU is a 2003 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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