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BJ53 HWP

2003 Honda Jazz

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

182,569 mi
Last recorded182,569 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda Jazz63,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 HWP
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 182,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2023 182,544 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXCESSIVE BLUE SMOKE AND FUMES (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE TEST NOT COMPLETED DUE TO ODD WHEELS FITTED ON ONE AXLE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive + OIL LEVEL LOW (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded HEAVILY CORRODED ()

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

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

Rear UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 21 Dec 2022 170,037 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 162,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 162,501 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 155,320 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 145,680 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Slight play in both mounts

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

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

Offside Front Tyre heavy wear on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2019 135,227 miles

Various underside corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2018 124,397 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 124,397 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 113,244 miles

repair clamp fitted to exhaust but system secure and not leaking

slight drag on n/s front brake

Pass 12 Jan 2016 105,581 miles

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 23 Jan 2015 97,684 miles

front brake pads approx 75% worn

n/s rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2014 89,172 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 89,172 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 81,232 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 81,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 72,408 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 64,364 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 56,515 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 56,515 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 48,118 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 44,950 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 34,547 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,587 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 HWP is a 2003 Honda Jazz in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HWP, 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 HWP is a 2003 Honda Jazz, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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