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AW53 GAO

2003 Honda Stepwagon

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

206,138 mi
Last recorded206,138 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Stepwagon104,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW53 GAO
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 206,138 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mid pipe mounting not attached - system as a whole is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm anchor bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2025 201,569 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLIGHTS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test NO REAR SEATS FITTED ()

Fail 17 Jan 2025 201,569 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLIGHTS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test NO REAR SEATS FITTED ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 200,071 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 193,553 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 193,499 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 189,221 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 189,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 179,763 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 173,392 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 173,392 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 165,691 miles

Rear seats stowed away

Pass 10 Jun 2016 145,877 miles

nsr and both 3rd row seats stowed away

Fail 9 Jun 2016 145,834 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nsr and both 3rd row seats stowed away

Pass 18 Jun 2015 134,117 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 134,117 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

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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AW53 GAO is a 2003 Honda Stepwagon in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AW53 GAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AW53 GAO?

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What year was AW53 GAO registered?

AW53 GAO is a 2003 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AW53 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW53 GAO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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