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BN03 JRU

2003 Honda Jazz

Green Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

120,265 mi
Last recorded120,265 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Jazz63,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 JRU
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 120,265 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 107,267 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 107,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 99,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 81,496 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management lamp illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 61,126 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 50,626 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 43,931 miles

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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 32,132 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 32,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 26,694 miles

front cross member has accident damage

Pass 14 Jan 2016 21,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 20,915 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 18,408 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 16,664 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 14,656 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 12,607 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 12,780 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 11,631 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 11,196 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 10,351 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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BN03 JRU is a 2003 Honda Jazz in Green with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BN03 JRU, 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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BN03 JRU is a 2003 Honda Jazz, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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