2004 Honda Stream — MOT failures & pass rate
824 MOT tests on the 2004 Honda Stream are in this dataset, and 69.7% of them passed. That is effectively the same as MPVs of a similar age (30.1% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 21.7% of tests against 14.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, position lamp and component mounting prescribed areas — headlamp alone was recorded 106 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.9% in the 30-60k band and 37.0% in the 150k+ band, a 29.1-point spread — more than double.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 47.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 32.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 35.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 21.7% | 179 |
| 2 | Suspension | 14.2% | 117 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.7% | 88 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 10.1% | 83 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.3% | 68 |
| 6 | Visibility | 7.3% | 60 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 106 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 71 |
| 3 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 66 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 66 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 59 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 55 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 47.2% | 389 |
| 2 | Brakes | 29.7% | 245 |
| 3 | Tyres | 28.2% | 232 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 24.6% | 203 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 24.0% | 198 |
| 6 | Other defects | 14.4% | 119 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 38 | 7.9% |
| 60-90k | 126 | 27.0% |
| 90-120k | 226 | 25.7% |
| 120-150k | 254 | 34.6% |
| 150k+ | 173 | 37.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 259 | 32.4% |
| 2022 | 210 | 26.7% |
| 2023 | 152 | 31.6% |
| 2024 | 116 | 26.7% |
| 2025 | 87 | 35.6% |
What to check before buying a 2004 Stream
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 21.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (21.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (14.2% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (10.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2004 Honda Streams pass their MOT?
69.7% of the 824 2004 Honda Stream MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2004 Honda Stream?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 21.7% of tests, followed by suspension (14.2%).
Does the 2004 Stream get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.9% in the 30-60k band to 37.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 824 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.