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BD53 YYJ

2003 Honda Jazz

Green Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,517 mi
Last recorded122,517 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda Jazz63,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YYJ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 122,517 miles

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

corrosion to the exhaust

oil leak

slight perishing to the front ball joint rubbers

slight play in both the front top mounts

Fail 23 Oct 2020 122,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to the exhaust

oil leak

slight perishing to the front ball joint rubbers

slight play in both the front top mounts

Pass 24 Apr 2019 111,092 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 106,470 miles

Rear tyres perishing on shoulders

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 106,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear tyres perishing on shoulders

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 98,720 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 98,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 96,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front nail in tread

Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,496 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 91,476 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system eps light on (2.3.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,676 miles

both rear tyre side wall slowing signs of perishing

Fail 4 Nov 2014 76,676 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyre side wall slowing signs of perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2013 60,253 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 46,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 41,955 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 41,955 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 37,177 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,941 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,132 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,545 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 15,076 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 YYJ is a 2003 Honda Jazz in Green with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD53 YYJ, 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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BD53 YYJ is a 2003 Honda Jazz, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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