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FF04 JLU

2004 Honda Stepwagon

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,151 mi
Last recorded160,151 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Stepwagon113,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF04 JLU
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 160,151 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 153,652 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 150,144 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 145,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 2 Feb 2023 145,788 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 143,765 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 142,491 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 142,276 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 142,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 139,002 miles

anti roll bar rubbers deteriorating/spliting

head lights dull

knock on steering

travel in parking brake

Pass 4 Sep 2017 136,186 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

head lights faiding

noise on steering could not see any u.j or play

Pass 25 Aug 2016 131,033 miles

Rear brake pads low

steering rack noisy

Pass 10 Sep 2015 125,789 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 125,789 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FF04 JLU is a 2004 Honda Stepwagon in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2004 Honda Stepwagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 113,872 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 FF04 JLU, 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 22 years old, this Honda Stepwagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FF04 JLU registered?

FF04 JLU is a 2004 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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