Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2002 Honda Stream?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2002 Honda Stream?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2002 Honda Stream?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2002 Honda Stream vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

34% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2002 Honda Stream reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,663 vehicles, the 2002 Honda Stream has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2002 Honda Stream?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2002 Honda Stream are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (86.4% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (86.2% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (57.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2002 Honda Stream?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Stream (2002)

1,663 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73.4% first-time pass rate

2002 Honda Stream

CarHunch analysed 1,663 real MOT records for the 2002 Honda Stream. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2002 Honda Stream's first-time pass rate of 73.4% falls noticeably below the UK average of 80%, and over a third of these vehicles (33.7%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for a used buyer. This suggests the Stream was prone to safety-critical issues as it aged, and you'd be taking on meaningful risk with this model.

At an average mileage of 86,459 miles for a 22-year-old vehicle, these Streams have been driven hard, and the 4.66 average failures per test reflects structural wear—suspension, brake, and exhaust issues are likely culprits given the high advisory count of 22 per car. Before committing to one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on the brake system, suspension geometry, and exhaust mounting, as these weak points show up repeatedly in the MOT records.

The 2002 Honda Stream has a below-average first-time pass rate (73.4% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

73.4%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

33.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.66

Over 16.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

84k

Middle half: 67k–102k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 22 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,663 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 1,663 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 86.4%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 52.7%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 37.9%

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread · Oil leak

Suspension & steering 30.7%

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint · Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 25.9%

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working · Offside Front position lamp(s) not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Wipers & washers 20.9%

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002.

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Before you buy a 2002 Honda Stream

Based on MOT data from 1,663 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 33.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	1,654	73.4%	4.67

Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,801 Honda Stream vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 34.3%

1,648

Blue 18.1%

867

Green 14.5%

698

Red 13.7%

659

Black 10.2%

491

Grey 4.7%

225

White 4.1%

195

Gold 0.2%

Purple 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Honda Stream vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

83,905

typical

67,322

low mileage

102,491

high mileage

Half of all 2002 Honda Stream vehicles fall between 67,322 and 102,491 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 67,322 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 67,322–102,491 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2002 Honda Streams sit.

⚠ Over 138,362 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2002 Honda Stream — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 10% of 2002 Honda Streams are still active.

Numbers are declining — 133 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (10% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

16.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.66

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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