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BF53 RBY

2003 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,699 mi
Last recorded141,699 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda Jazz63,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 RBY
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 141,699 miles

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 141,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 128,651 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 128,651 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 121,011 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 117,494 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 117,452 miles

Emissions not tested was failing badly and overheated (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 112,071 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 112,071 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 109,407 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 105,105 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 100,738 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 100,738 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 93,997 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 82,989 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 82,867 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 69,312 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 58,465 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,039 miles

Small stonechip mark in o/side of screen. Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,499 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 13,372 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 RBY is a 2003 Honda Jazz in Blue 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 BF53 RBY, 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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BF53 RBY is a 2003 Honda Jazz, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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