Honda Stream
Registered from 2001 to 2019.
About this model
The Honda Stream is a car manufactured by the Japanese automaker Honda from 2000 to 2014. The second generation model was officially presented on 13 July 2006. It has been described as a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) or as an estate car.
From the Wikipedia article Honda Stream, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2002 2.0 petrol. 61 of 206 tests failed, 30%.
Better than 29% of 2002 cars. The typical one fails 27%, across 558 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 52% | 32 |
| Lights and electrics | 39% | 24 |
| Body and structure | 30% | 18 |
| Brakes | 28% | 17 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 26% | 16 |
| Tyres and wheels | 23% | 14 |
The defects inspectors cite
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 52% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Brakes — 28% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Exhaust and emissions — 26% of its failures
- Tyres and wheels — 23% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 39% of its failures
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Body and structure — 30% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point
When it starts failing
At 140–160k miles this one fails 32% of its inspections, against the 30% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80–100k miles | 27% | 27% | 37 | |
| 100–120k miles | 31% | 28% | 42 | |
| 120–140k miles | 36% | 29% | 39 | |
| 140–160k miles | 32% | 30% | 34 |
152 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 100k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/0355/15
The passenger airbag inflator may produce excessive internal pressure if deployed. The increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture propelling metal fragments causing injury to the occupant.
Recall of the product from end users