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BG03 OWC

2003 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,160 mi
Last recorded122,160 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Jazz63,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OWC
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 122,160 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 122,000 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 114,996 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 114,994 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 97,805 miles

All 4 tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Oct 2022 75,786 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 74,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 51,293 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 16 Oct 2020 42,384 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 28,839 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 28,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 27,414 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 26,694 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,583 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 24,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Mar 2015 24,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Mar 2014 23,153 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 21,549 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 19,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2011 18,517 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,074 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,961 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 14,201 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 11,649 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 9,640 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 OWC is a 2003 Honda Jazz in Blue 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 BG03 OWC, 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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What year was BG03 OWC registered?

BG03 OWC is a 2003 Honda Jazz, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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