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MJ53 ACX

2003 Honda ST1300

Red Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,553 mi
Last recorded46,553 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda ST130032,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 ACX
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 46,553 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 46,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 14 May 2025 46,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Stop lamp not working control 1 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 45,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 45,242 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 45,263 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2022 44,824 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 44,063 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 43,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 43,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp not working handle bar switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 42,703 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 39,011 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 37,073 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 37,064 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s incorrect rotation (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2016 32,541 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 31,759 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,312 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

advise exhaust clamp broken

Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,615 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,244 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 26,006 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 26,006 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,675 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,557 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,658 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 10,865 miles

How Reliable is the Honda ST1300?

Based on 58,896 MOT tests across 4,174 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,690
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
4,174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 515
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 409
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 247
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MJ53 ACX is a 2003 Honda ST1300 in Red with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Honda ST1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 32,342 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 ST1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 687 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ53 ACX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda ST1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Honda ST1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ53 ACX registered?

MJ53 ACX is a 2003 Honda ST1300, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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