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AO53 HPC

2003 Honda ST1300

Red Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,587 mi
Last recorded48,587 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda ST130032,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HPC
MakeHonda
ModelST1300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 48,587 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 48,420 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 48,172 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 48,005 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 47,903 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 47,137 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 47,137 miles

Indicator switch defective squirt in some contact cleaner, now working fine (1.5.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,263 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated both back box clamps heavily corroded and split but exhaust not leaking and still secure (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn right to legal limit just passed will need immediate replacement (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2017 44,263 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated both back box clamps heavily corroded and split but exhaust not leaking and still secure (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn right to legal limit just passed will need immediate replacement (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2016 40,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2016 40,551 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2015 35,189 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 35,189 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 31,073 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 30,131 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,910 miles

repair found in rear tyre.

Fail 24 Jul 2012 28,910 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

repair found in rear tyre.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 26,696 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2010 23,854 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,397 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 16,674 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 13,415 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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AO53 HPC is a 2003 Honda ST1300 in Red with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO53 HPC, 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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AO53 HPC is a 2003 Honda ST1300, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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