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RA53 VHM

2003 Honda Stream

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

167,616 mi
Last recorded167,616 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda Stream82,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2024 167,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 151,440 miles

All steering and suspension component corroded)

Both inner sill corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 143,761 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 136,254 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 133,199 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 133,196 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Latch not working (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Brake pipe leaking at union to flexi pipe (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water to screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2019 128,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn on outer edge (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 128,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn on outer edge (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 111,961 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 111,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 107,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 105,117 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 93,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear screen scratched

Fail 31 Jul 2015 93,902 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre sidewall damage

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear screen scratched

Pass 25 Jul 2014 88,480 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 88,480 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 77,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2012 64,374 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 55,946 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 46,675 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 35,534 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 27,749 miles

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 22,147 miles

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 VHM is a 2003 Honda Stream in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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