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GM53 NHG

2003 Honda Stepwagon

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

205,580 mi
Last recorded205,580 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Stepwagon104,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM53 NHG
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 205,580 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 205,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 197,962 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 187,256 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 13 Oct 2021 168,280 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlight lenses cloudy

Fail 13 Oct 2021 168,280 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 19 Oct 2020 152,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

head light lenses cloudy

Pass 14 Oct 2019 134,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 134,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 117,734 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 93,512 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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GM53 NHG is a 2003 Honda Stepwagon in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GM53 NHG, 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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What year was GM53 NHG registered?

GM53 NHG is a 2003 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for GM53 NHG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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