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OV53 LHN

2003 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,326 mi
Last recorded68,326 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda Jazz63,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 LHN
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 68,326 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 65,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 63,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 61,694 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2019 58,837 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 May 2019 58,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 53,256 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 47,585 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres have cracks in tyre tread

horn sound on passable limit

Fail 2 Jun 2016 41,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres have cracks in tyre tread

horn sound on passable limit

Pass 4 Jun 2015 35,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 35,513 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 29,111 miles

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

exhaust system surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre perished and wall slightly damaged

nearside steering rack inner joint worn

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 May 2013 26,069 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

play in nearside steering rack

Fail 14 May 2013 26,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front crossmember damaged

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

radiator damp

Fail 11 Jun 2012 23,449 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front crossmember damaged

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

radiator damp

Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,261 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,794 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2006 16,352 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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OV53 LHN is a 2003 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OV53 LHN, 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 OV53 LHN registered?

OV53 LHN is a 2003 Honda Jazz, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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