2003 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · AP53 DOU
2003 Honda Jazz (1.3L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 94,246 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA JAZZ
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AP53 DOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 28/07/2025
- 94,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP53 DOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Jazz (AP53 DOU) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (”; “Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Top strutt mou”; “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”.
AP53 DOU Mileage History
- 07/07/202291,972 mi
- 27/06/202393,187 mi+1,215 mi
- 05/08/202493,235 mi+48 mi
- 24/07/202594,232 mi+997 mi
- 28/07/202594,246 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 744 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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