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NB53 AFU

2003 Honda Stepwagon

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,551 mi
Last recorded106,551 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Stepwagon104,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB53 AFU
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 106,551 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 106,551 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 105,217 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 97,558 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 90,367 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 83,338 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 76,331 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 71,272 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,886 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 57,686 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,584 miles

both rear upper ball joints have slight wear

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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NB53 AFU is a 2003 Honda Stepwagon in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NB53 AFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NB53 AFU?

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What year was NB53 AFU registered?

NB53 AFU is a 2003 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is NB53 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB53 AFU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NB53 AFU have outstanding finance?

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