2003 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · KF53 KXJ
2003 Honda Jazz (1.3L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 76,423 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA JAZZ
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KF53 KXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 76,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KF53 KXJ 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 (KF53 KXJ) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
KF53 KXJ Mileage History
- 22/09/202259,650 mi
- 27/09/202366,441 mi+6,791 mi
- 20/09/202471,250 mi+4,809 mi
- 26/09/202576,381 mi+5,131 mi
- 29/09/202576,423 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 5,554 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Jazz Mk1
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Catalytic Converter TheftSerious
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- CVT Start-Clutch JudderSerious
Early Jazz CVTs can shudder pulling away if fluid changes have been skipped.
- Water in the BootModerate
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