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BJ53 UMW

2003 Honda Jazz

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,040 mi
Last recorded143,040 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda Jazz63,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UMW
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 143,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 127,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 113,822 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside & Nearside Front Headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel, It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Underside Of Vehicle & Components Corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2019 113,822 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Due To Offside & Nearside Front Dipped Beam Headlamps Not Working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside & Nearside Front Dipped Beam Headlamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside & Nearside Front Headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel, It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

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

Underside Of Vehicle & Components Corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2018 101,289 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 95,964 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 86,870 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 86,869 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 78,769 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 78,696 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill damaged /split (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,940 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 68,538 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Aug 2012 62,396 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2011 55,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2010 48,253 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 41,496 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,049 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,998 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 20,045 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 UMW is a 2003 Honda Jazz in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BJ53 UMW, 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 UMW is a 2003 Honda Jazz, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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