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HC53 HCU

2003 Honda Stepwagon

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,162 mi
Last recorded161,162 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Stepwagon104,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC53 HCU
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 161,162 miles

Headlighs clouding but aims readable

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion in places under vehicle

Fail 16 Apr 2026 161,162 miles

Headlighs clouding but aims readable

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion in places under vehicle

Pass 9 May 2025 158,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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 Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle generally corroding

both front lower wishbone ball joint gaiters perishing

Fail 9 May 2025 158,884 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge no canvas at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle generally corroding

both front lower wishbone ball joint gaiters perishing

Fail 10 May 2024 156,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 153,285 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 148,266 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 148,174 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 142,705 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 142,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 138,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020 138,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 128,936 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 128,936 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 118,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 110,139 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 101,890 miles

Misting of oil on n/s/r and o/s/f shock absorbers

Fail 3 May 2016 101,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Misting of oil on n/s/r and o/s/f shock absorbers

Rear brake pads worn beyond service limits

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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HC53 HCU is a 2003 Honda Stepwagon in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HC53 HCU, 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 HC53 HCU registered?

HC53 HCU is a 2003 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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