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BG53 AFA

2003 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,831 mi
Last recorded58,831 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda Jazz63,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 AFA
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 58,831 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 52,275 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 52,267 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp not sealed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 50,797 miles

Rear brakes only just reached minimum requirements require attention

Pass 30 Aug 2018 50,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 50,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 49,063 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 47,736 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 45,748 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 45,053 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 45,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 43,543 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 41,775 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 41,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,985 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 38,982 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 35,635 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 31,688 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 26,831 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 21,852 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 16,462 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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BG53 AFA is a 2003 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BG53 AFA, 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 BG53 AFA registered?

BG53 AFA is a 2003 Honda Jazz, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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