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AV53 HBP

2003 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

159,424 mi
Last recorded159,424 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Jazz63,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HBP
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 159,424 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 155,360 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 152,617 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 152,610 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 144,714 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 144,713 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 132,360 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 117,944 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 114,647 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 114,623 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 106,553 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 98,906 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 91,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,911 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 75,284 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/rear tyre cracking (175/65/14)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 75,280 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/rear tyre cracking (175/65/14)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,643 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 79,248 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 79,226 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

gearbox bearings noisy

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2010 75,384 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear beam axle,front subframe and front anti-roll bar slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,108 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

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

oil filter corroded

osf wiper split

Pass 28 Oct 2008 52,787 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,446 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,997 miles

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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AV53 HBP is a 2003 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV53 HBP, 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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AV53 HBP is a 2003 Honda Jazz, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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