2003 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · YY03 BKJ
2003 Honda Jazz (1.3L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 122,662 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- HONDA JAZZ
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY03 BKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2024
- 122,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY03 BKJ 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 (YY03 BKJ) between November 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 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 (15 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake test not done (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged and leaking (1.1.11 (c))”; “Track rod end modification unsafe locknut fixings not present (2.1.3 (f) (i))”.
YY03 BKJ Mileage History
- 30/11/2021118,756 mi
- 08/12/2022120,979 mi+2,223 mi
- 09/12/2022120,979 mi
- 08/10/2024122,656 mi+1,677 mi
- 17/10/2024122,662 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,356 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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