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BJ53 HHG

2003 Honda Jazz

Green Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,778 mi
Last recorded154,778 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Jazz63,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 HHG
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2025 154,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 137,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 137,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

lambda sensor missing

Pass 14 Nov 2022 123,826 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded slightly

under body & suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 114,932 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play, both side

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear surface corrosion (rear axle, inner sill

Fail 3 Dec 2021 114,930 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both side (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play, both side

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear surface corrosion (rear axle, inner sill

Pass 12 Nov 2020 106,961 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 106,961 miles

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

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 95,367 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 84,043 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 80,922 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 77,118 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 73,035 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 73,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 68,160 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 68,160 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 62,803 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,995 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 57,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,614 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 48,704 miles

ADVISE REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKING

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,056 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,230 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,427 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 21,659 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 21,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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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BJ53 HHG is a 2003 Honda Jazz in Green with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ53 HHG, 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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BJ53 HHG is a 2003 Honda Jazz, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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