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BD53 YYN

2003 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,414 mi
Last recorded121,414 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Jazz63,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YYN
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 121,414 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 117,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle has general underbody corrosion to various areas including, but not limited to, integral body structures, suspension components, steering components, exhaust system and braking components

Fail 22 Nov 2024 117,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle has general underbody corrosion to various areas including, but not limited to, integral body structures, suspension components, steering components, exhaust system and braking components

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 113,774 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 110,831 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flange (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 110,831 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flange (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 108,210 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides playing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 108,210 miles

Central Rear Emissions not tested exhaust badly leaking from joint (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides ripped (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides playing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 105,565 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 105,565 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 98,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear arch/outer sill corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2019 98,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear arch/outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 93,580 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 88,804 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 83,552 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 78,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 73,168 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 67,870 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 61,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,262 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 47,412 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,151 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 32,434 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 25,027 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,932 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 YYN is a 2003 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD53 YYN, 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 YYN is a 2003 Honda Jazz, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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