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BN53 ZZA

2003 Honda Jazz

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

102,939 mi
Last recorded102,939 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Jazz63,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 ZZA
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 102,939 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

low readings from offside & nearside rear service brakes

Pass 16 Aug 2025 101,049 miles

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

slightly low readings from rear service brakes ,recommend further investigation

Fail 30 Jul 2025 101,049 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

slightly low readings from rear service brakes ,recommend further investigation

Pass 22 Jul 2024 99,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 97,227 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills & end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 93,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded near to legal limit ,recommend early repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear service brake readings low ,recommend further investigation

Pass 10 Aug 2021 91,733 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 90,208 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 88,338 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 82t (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracked/perished near to legal limit

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated near to legal limit

Fail 17 Jul 2019 88,337 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 82t (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracked/perished near to legal limit

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated near to legal limit

Pass 4 Aug 2018 86,572 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 84,364 miles

low readings from rear service brakes ,recommend early attention

nearside front tyre nearing wear bars 175/65r14 82t

Pass 11 Aug 2016 83,090 miles

low readings from rear service brake

Pass 12 Aug 2015 80,243 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 75,989 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 71,889 miles

roughness at nearside rear wheel bearing on legal limit recomend early renewal

Pass 20 Aug 2012 67,027 miles

nearside rear tyre inner side wall damaged to legal limit /offside rear tyre starting to perish/nearside front tyre nearing wear bars 175/65r14 82t

Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,995 miles

low readings from rear foot brakes?

Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,243 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,059 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,842 miles

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi brake hose corrodid near to legal limit

Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,866 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 26,586 miles

wiper blades poor

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 ZZA is a 2003 Honda Jazz in Red 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 BN53 ZZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 ZZA registered?

BN53 ZZA is a 2003 Honda Jazz, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is BN53 ZZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 ZZA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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