2003 Honda Stepwagon: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Honda Stepwagon first registered in 2003: we looked at the 225 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 225 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2003 Honda Stepwagon MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2003 Honda Stepwagon MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension31% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Tyres27% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Lights and electrics26% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes24% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors6% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Oil and fluid leaks6% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2003 Honda Stepwagon
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Honda Stepwagon compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2021 | 246 | Suspension 29% |
| 2020 | 269 | Suspension 36% |
| 2019 | 273 | Lights and electrics 32% |
| 2018 | 230 | Suspension 37% |
| 2017 | 256 | Suspension 41% |
| 2016 | 279 | Suspension 36% |
| 2015 | 230 | Suspension 40% |
| 2014 | 317 | Suspension 22% |
| 2013 | 698 | Suspension 18% |
| 2012 | 845 | Suspension 17% |
| 2011 | 897 | Suspension 26% |
| 2010 | 1,438 | Suspension 26% |
| 2009 | 713 | Suspension 32% |
| 2008 | 710 | Lights and electrics 26% |
| 2007 | 328 | Suspension 35% |
| 2006 | 212 | Lights and electrics 35% |
| 2005 | 354 | Lights and electrics 36% |
| 2004 | 330 | Lights and electrics 30% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Honda Stepwagon cars first registered in 2003. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score