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MX53 SWV

2003 Honda ST1300

White Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,806 mi
Last recorded40,806 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda ST130032,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 SWV
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 40,806 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 40,806 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 39,701 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 38,609 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 38,609 miles

Stop lamp not working front lever switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 36,867 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 34,365 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 31,676 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 31,647 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 27,373 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 27,373 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 27,264 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,230 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside headlight bulb not working on main or dip beam

nearside tail light bulb not working

offside mirror damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2012 25,223 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside headlight bulb not working on main or dip beam

nearside tail light bulb not working

offside mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2011 22,514 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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MX53 SWV is a 2003 Honda ST1300 in White with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MX53 SWV, 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 MX53 SWV registered?

MX53 SWV is a 2003 Honda ST1300, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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