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BD53 JBZ

2003 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,518 mi
Last recorded118,518 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda Jazz63,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 JBZ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 118,518 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 118,518 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run to o/s rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 111,238 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear damage to rear arch/bumper

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 99,931 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 99,931 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 88,761 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 78,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 69,777 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 62,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 62,854 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 56,832 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 42,799 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,799 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,854 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,421 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,969 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 20,738 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 20,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 16,215 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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BD53 JBZ is a 2003 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BD53 JBZ, 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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What year was BD53 JBZ registered?

BD53 JBZ is a 2003 Honda Jazz, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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