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YD53 NAU

2003 Honda Stepwagon

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

226,950 mi
Last recorded226,950 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Stepwagon104,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 NAU
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 226,950 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 214,126 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit !, outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front to rear inner sills heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering rack nearside

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floors to box section/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 214,126 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit !, outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front to rear inner sills heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering rack nearside

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floors to box section/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 199,900 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 199,900 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 187,910 miles

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

Slight corrosion both outer sills

Fail 2 Nov 2022 187,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion both outer sills

Pass 3 Nov 2021 174,198 miles

Both front headlight lenz deterioated

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front to rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 159,761 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 151,266 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 143,754 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 132,438 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 132,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 126,197 miles

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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YD53 NAU is a 2003 Honda Stepwagon in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YD53 NAU, 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

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What year was YD53 NAU registered?

YD53 NAU is a 2003 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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