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BF53 RAU

2003 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,254 mi
Last recorded36,254 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Jazz63,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 RAU
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 36,254 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 28,000 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 23,502 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 22,578 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 22,012 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 21,477 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 20,946 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 20,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 20,155 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 20,155 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 19,067 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 17,642 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 17,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 15,812 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 14,414 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 13,527 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,326 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 11,329 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 10,427 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 9,161 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 7,784 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 6,447 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 5,256 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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BF53 RAU is a 2003 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BF53 RAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 RAU registered?

BF53 RAU is a 2003 Honda Jazz, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is BF53 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 RAU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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