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BG03 JDZ

2003 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

186,896 mi
Last recorded186,896 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Jazz63,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 JDZ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 186,896 miles

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

Central Rear 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 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear underneath undersealed

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 178,284 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 178,274 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 166,531 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 166,529 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 146,484 miles

both front headlamps misty

both rear outer sill corroded

front suspension components show corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn and perished

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear suspension components and brake pipes covered with undersheild

Fail 25 Mar 2023 146,484 miles

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

both front headlamps misty

both rear outer sill corroded

front suspension components show corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn and perished

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear suspension components and brake pipes covered with undersheild

Fail 1 Feb 2023 146,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 140,870 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 140,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 132,318 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 131,979 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 125,607 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 117,974 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 108,330 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 108,330 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 98,449 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 90,898 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 90,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 81,471 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 81,469 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 76,623 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,877 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 65,019 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,173 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,302 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,236 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 43,474 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 43,366 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 38,614 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,681 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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BG03 JDZ is a 2003 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 BG03 JDZ, 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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BG03 JDZ is a 2003 Honda Jazz, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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