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RA53 VFO

2003 Honda Stream

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

142,601 mi
Last recorded142,601 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda Stream82,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 VFO
MakeHonda
ModelStream
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 142,601 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 154,937 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 142,601 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 142,601 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 129,081 miles

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

all underbody corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2021 129,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all underbody corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 116,126 miles

Front 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))

Under body corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2020 116,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front 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))

Under body corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2019 104,260 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 103,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 103,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 101,087 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 May 2018 101,087 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2017 96,849 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 92,507 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 92,507 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 87,438 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front fog lamp lense missing

offside rear fog lamp damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2014 87,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front fog lamp lense missing

offside rear fog lamp damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2013 81,720 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight damage o/s/rear reflector.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 81,720 miles

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

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

slight damage o/s/rear reflector.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 77,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 77,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 67,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Dec 2011 67,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 59,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 54,246 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 54,246 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre on limit

off side front tyre close to limit and worn on inner edge

rear fog lamp off side lense broken

Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,408 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 40,606 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 33,077 miles

play in n/s/f suspension

wiper blades starting to split

How Reliable is the Honda Stream?

Based on 76,510 MOT tests across 4,801 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,849
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,053
position lamp(s) not working 2,101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,001
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,963
Registration plate lamp not working 1,407
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RA53 VFO is a 2003 Honda Stream in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 2003 Honda Stream models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,342 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 Stream fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,053 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA53 VFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Stream typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Stream is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA53 VFO is a 2003 Honda Stream, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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