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BT53 OEW

2003 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,857 mi
Last recorded76,857 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Jazz63,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 OEW
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 76,857 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER TREAD

Fail 18 Mar 2025 76,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working MOTOR NOT RUNNING (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working MOTOR NOT RUNNING (3.5 (a))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER TREAD

Pass 30 Apr 2024 62,436 miles

GENERAL AGE RELATED CORROSION

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 62,432 miles

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

GENERAL AGE RELATED CORROSION

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 82,238 miles

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

age related under body corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2023 62,227 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

age related under body corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2022 61,729 miles

GENERAL AGE RELATED CORROSION

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 61,318 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 61,170 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 60,372 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 60,372 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,297 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,458 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 57,579 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 56,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2014 55,198 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 53,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 May 2013 53,018 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2012 50,765 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,861 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,351 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,190 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 43,190 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 37,760 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 33,083 miles

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 29 Jun 2006 28,764 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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BT53 OEW is a 2003 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT53 OEW, 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 BT53 OEW registered?

BT53 OEW is a 2003 Honda Jazz, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is BT53 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 OEW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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