2003 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · LR53 VYW
2003 Honda Jazz (1.3L, petrol). First registered 07 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 162,727 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA JAZZ
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,727 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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LR53 VYW Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 162,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR53 VYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Jazz (LR53 VYW) between November 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 84 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens require polishing (4.1.2 (c))”.
LR53 VYW Mileage History
- 16/11/200623,863 mi
- 07/11/200735,071 mi+11,208 mi
- 07/11/200735,072 mi+1 mi
- 10/11/200846,348 mi+11,276 mi
- 10/11/200846,354 mi+6 mi
- 11/11/200957,640 mi+11,286 mi
- 11/11/200957,640 mi
- 16/11/201069,398 mi+11,758 mi
- 09/11/201178,813 mi+9,415 mi
- 15/11/201287,131 mi+8,318 mi
- 11/11/201392,657 mi+5,526 mi
- 11/11/201392,657 mi
- 06/11/201496,100 mi+3,443 mi
- 06/11/2015101,512 mi+5,412 mi
- 16/11/2016107,155 mi+5,643 mi
- 06/11/2017113,457 mi+6,302 mi
- 14/11/2018119,893 mi+6,436 mi
- 22/11/2019122,626 mi+2,733 mi
- 08/09/2020123,851 mi+1,225 mi
- 21/09/2020123,923 mi+72 mi
- 21/09/2020123,923 mi
- 18/09/2021130,564 mi+6,641 mi
- 18/09/2021130,564 mi
- 20/09/2022132,371 mi+1,807 mi
- 20/09/2023139,678 mi+7,307 mi
- 21/09/2023139,679 mi+1 mi
- 21/09/2024146,845 mi+7,166 mi
- 05/09/2025154,465 mi+7,620 mi
- 06/09/2025154,465 mi
- 22/09/2026162,724 mi+8,259 mi
- 23/09/2026162,727 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,995 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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