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LW53 ZHY

2004 Honda Stepwagon

White Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,796 mi
Last recorded112,796 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Stepwagon113,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 ZHY
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 112,796 miles

small chip in windscreen

Fail 22 May 2026 112,796 miles

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

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 13 May 2025 103,857 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 99,120 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 94,692 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 94,681 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 92,442 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 92,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 91,368 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 90,741 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 86,428 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 86,428 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 83,542 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 70,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on outer egde (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 70,970 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on outer egde (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 64,628 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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LW53 ZHY is a 2004 Honda Stepwagon in White with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LW53 ZHY, 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 LW53 ZHY registered?

LW53 ZHY is a 2004 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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