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RL05 YHA

2005 Honda Stepwagon

Black Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

203,855 mi
Last recorded203,855 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Stepwagon112,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 YHA
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 203,855 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 190,278 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 185,961 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 178,658 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 178,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 167,317 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes have perished

Both front tyres have worn on the edges

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside mirror folding - defective

Nearside rear tyre - edges are rounded

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 167,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached disconnected from bottom ball joint. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Both front tires are worn on the edges.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid adjusted. (3.5 (a))

Front suspension arms' rear bushes have perished.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside mirror folding - defective.

Nearside rear tire - edges are rounded.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod ends' gaiters (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 157,003 miles

Knocking from front,unable to detect location

Fail 23 Dec 2019 157,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Knocking from front,unable to detect location

Pass 20 Dec 2018 144,462 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 144,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 137,192 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 137,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 127,130 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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RL05 YHA is a 2005 Honda Stepwagon in Black with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda Stepwagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 112,875 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 RL05 YHA, 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 21 years old, this Honda Stepwagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RL05 YHA is a 2005 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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