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HC03 MBU

2003 Honda Stepwagon

Purple Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,694 mi
Last recorded175,694 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Stepwagon104,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC03 MBU
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 175,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 175,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 164,993 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 160,188 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 160,188 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 156,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust joint corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2022 156,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust joint corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 148,562 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front windscreen washers working/but not vey well

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 141,893 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r lower suspension arm /outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 135,453 miles

Front coolant down.

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

body damaged minor areas.

Fail 16 Jul 2019 135,453 miles

Front coolant down.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

body damaged minor areas.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 126,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Started to leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Tape repair to lens. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 126,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Poor image looks low. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective unable to see image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving a very poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Started to leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Tape repair to lens. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 117,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Started to leak. (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens poor giving a poor image. (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens poor giving a poor image. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens broken. (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 109,290 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 98,964 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,647 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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HC03 MBU is a 2003 Honda Stepwagon in Purple with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HC03 MBU, 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 HC03 MBU registered?

HC03 MBU is a 2003 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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