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GM05 BUV

2005 Honda Stepwagon

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,188 mi
Last recorded156,188 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Stepwagon112,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM05 BUV
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 156,188 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 146,680 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 146,680 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 145,501 miles

beam image poor

slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 Dec 2022 141,587 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

beam image poor

Fail 2 Dec 2022 141,587 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

beam image poor

Pass 25 Nov 2021 138,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 133,309 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 133,309 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 126,199 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 115,384 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 105,650 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 105,650 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 94,053 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 81,840 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 81,839 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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GM05 BUV is a 2005 Honda Stepwagon in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Honda Stepwagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 112,875 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 GM05 BUV, 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 21 years old, this Honda Stepwagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GM05 BUV registered?

GM05 BUV is a 2005 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is GM05 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM05 BUV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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