Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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 2005 Honda Stream vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

41% 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 2005 Honda Stream reliable?

Based on MOT data from 111 vehicles, the 2005 Honda Stream has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2005 Honda Stream?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2005 Honda Stream are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (67.6% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (65.4% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (62.6% 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 2005 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 (2005)

111 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73.7% first-time pass rate

2005 Honda Stream

CarHunch analysed 111 real MOT records for the 2005 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 2005 Honda Stream has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.7%, which is noticeably below the UK average of 80%, and this is compounded by a serious concern: 40.5% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point, well above acceptable thresholds for a buyer's peace of mind. This reliability picture suggests the Stream is a riskier prospect than most cars of this age.

With a median mileage of 83,404 miles for a 19-year-old vehicle, these examples are actually in decent condition by age, yet they're averaging nearly five failures and 29 advisories per test—indicating widespread wear across multiple systems rather than isolated problems. Before purchasing, get a full pre-buy inspection focused on brake and suspension components, where dangerous defects typically hide, and budget for remedial work beyond routine servicing.

We have limited data for the 2005 Honda Stream — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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

73.7%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

40.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.83

Over 17.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

83k

Middle half: 61k–97k

For context

These stats describe 111 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 111 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 67.6%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside 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 62.6%

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 35.3%

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Oil leak, but not excessive · Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' · …

Suspension & steering 25.4%

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.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005.

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Before you buy a 2005 Honda Stream

Based on MOT data from 111 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 40.5% 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%)	110	73.7%	4.85

Mileage Distribution

Most 2005 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.

83,404

typical

60,749

low mileage

97,283

high mileage

Half of all 2005 Honda Stream vehicles fall between 60,749 and 97,283 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 60,749 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.

✓ 60,749–97,283 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2005 Honda Streams sit.

⚠ Over 131,332 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2005 Honda Stream — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 26% of 2005 Honda Streams are still active.

Numbers are declining — 25 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (26% 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

17.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.83

Avg failures per vehicle

29.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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