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BJ53 OGB

2003 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,753 mi
Last recorded50,753 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Jazz63,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OGB
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 50,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 50,749 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 45,663 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 44,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 42,079 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 38,463 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 37,962 miles

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

surface corrosion underside

Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,659 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 37,324 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 37,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 36,932 miles

Front corrosion on various front suspension components

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner strut turret corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 36,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases lamda reading difficult to get into pass banding as leak ? (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 34,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension turret (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 34,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2014 32,275 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 30,134 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 28,348 miles

both nearside tyres low and cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,866 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 24,767 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,821 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 17,461 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 11,744 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 9,320 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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BJ53 OGB is a 2003 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BJ53 OGB, 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 BJ53 OGB registered?

BJ53 OGB is a 2003 Honda Jazz, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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