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RF53 EKT

2003 Honda Stream

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,816 mi
Last recorded130,816 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda Stream82,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 EKT
MakeHonda
ModelStream
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2020 130,816 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake long travel

strong smell off fuel at rear

Fail 9 Dec 2020 130,311 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

park brakelong travel

Pass 31 May 2019 103,665 miles

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

OSR brake has slight bind

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

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2018 95,817 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

slight leak washer bottle

Fail 6 Jun 2018 95,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

slight leak washer bottle

Pass 7 Jun 2017 86,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody &suspension components. (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 86,207 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody &suspension components. (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,927 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 70,624 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 65,739 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,259 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 61,257 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,778 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 53,077 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 53,077 miles

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,747 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,361 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,962 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 31,441 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 31,441 miles

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

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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RF53 EKT is a 2003 Honda Stream in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RF53 EKT, 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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RF53 EKT is a 2003 Honda Stream, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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