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AK53 WVH

2003 Honda Jazz

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

177,360 mi
Last recorded177,360 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Jazz63,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WVH
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 177,360 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 171,368 miles

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules/ fuel pipes are corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure has corrosion bluid up on the Underbody

Fail 10 Jan 2025 171,368 miles

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules/ fuel pipes are corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure has corrosion bluid up on the Underbody

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 166,749 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 166,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 158,890 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear rear end of outer sill has corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 148,672 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded.

Rear axle corroded.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes in both front lower arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded.

Fail 8 Jan 2022 148,672 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes in both front lower arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2021 145,443 miles

Brake pipes into brake hoses corroded.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight play offside front strut top mount.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes in both front lower arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded.

Fail 30 Jan 2021 145,443 miles

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play offside front strut top mount.

Brake pipes into brake hoses corroded.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes in both front lower arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2020 141,042 miles

Both front brake discs wearing thin.

Both rear tyres cracking between tread.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (Rear bushes). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 132,676 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mnts (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 132,676 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mnts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 130,183 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 128,542 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 128,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 122,402 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 115,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre slightly perrished

Pass 10 Dec 2013 109,079 miles

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Fail 17 Jul 2013 108,552 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2012 95,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 95,128 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 79,602 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 65,298 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 61,725 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2008 32,880 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,404 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Honda Jazz?

Based on 5,740,892 MOT tests across 402,952 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
4,421
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
402,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57,414
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48,756
Brake pipe excessively corroded 48,565
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38,821
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,979
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AK53 WVH is a 2003 Honda Jazz in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Honda Jazz models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 63,333 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Jazz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK53 WVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Jazz typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Jazz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK53 WVH is a 2003 Honda Jazz, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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