2003 Honda Jazz · 20,924 MOT tests
2003 Honda Jazz reliability
2003 Honda Jazzs fail 44.2% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 20 Jazz years (20,924 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda Jazzs: 25.7%)
- 44.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda Jazzs: 25.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 92,693
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,924
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- 2004 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 9.7% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Honda Jazz
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.4%
- Suspension18%
- Brakes10.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.1%
- Tyres7.1%
- Body, chassis and structure6.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.6%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 5.64%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.69%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.96%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.87%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.24%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (23.12%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (16.13%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.98%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (11.69%) · Headlamp lens has a coating (8.46%)
Other years
Every Honda Jazz year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Honda Jazz reliable?
2003 Honda Jazzs fail 44.2% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 20 Jazz years (20,924 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Honda Jazz MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.6% of tests), position lamp not working (5.64% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.69% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Honda Jazz have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2003 Honda Jazz shows 92,693 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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