2003 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · WJ03 VVB
2003 Honda Jazz (1.3L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 127,439 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- HONDA JAZZ
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ03 VVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2024
- 127,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ03 VVB 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 (WJ03 VVB) between December 2021 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Brake pipe excessively damaged Kinked (1.1.11 (c))”; “Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
WJ03 VVB Mileage History
- 23/12/2021122,936 mi
- 05/01/2023124,688 mi+1,752 mi
- 06/01/2023124,691 mi+3 mi
- 29/02/2024127,185 mi+2,494 mi
- 27/07/2024127,439 mi+254 mi
Average of roughly 1,737 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
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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