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BT53 OFH

2003 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,909 mi
Last recorded126,909 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Jazz63,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 126,909 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 126,321 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 126,321 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 125,750 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 125,750 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 125,278 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 124,609 miles

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

general surface rust

Fail 8 Jul 2022 124,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

general surface rust

Pass 7 Jul 2021 124,002 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 123,048 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 121,849 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

general underside rust

Fail 6 Jul 2019 121,849 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

general underside rust

Pass 10 Jul 2018 120,910 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 120,910 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 119,588 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 116,454 miles

Nearside Front Inner bush worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 108,402 miles

cat corroded

front brake discs lipped

Fail 2 Oct 2014 108,099 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

cat corroded

engine management light is on

front brake discs lipped

Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 75,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,398 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 5 Oct 2010 51,424 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,478 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 23,235 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 11,886 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 8,148 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 OFH 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 OFH, 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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What year was BT53 OFH registered?

BT53 OFH is a 2003 Honda Jazz, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is BT53 OFH safe to buy?

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