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BN53 KNH

2003 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,487 mi
Last recorded80,487 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Jazz63,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 KNH
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 80,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both shocker upper mount sight play

Fail 1 Apr 2026 80,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both shocker upper mount sight play

Pass 1 Apr 2025 73,487 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle, springs shockers, brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2025 73,338 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle, springs shockers, brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 59,397 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 59,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 53,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 53,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 45,110 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 45,070 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 41,600 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 40,171 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 38,281 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 38,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 36,424 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 36,424 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 35,447 miles

both front tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Aug 2015 33,754 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,983 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 29,885 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 27,432 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,432 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 23,529 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 23,529 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 20,579 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 18,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,105 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,909 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 11,949 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 8,863 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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BN53 KNH is a 2003 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN53 KNH, 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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BN53 KNH is a 2003 Honda Jazz, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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