2003 · 21 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2003 Honda Jazz MOT pass rate and common faults

5,729 MOT tests in 2024. 53.8% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.8%
Failed or needed repairs46.2%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,729 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.6%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.5%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.4%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.6%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.5%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    242 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.7%
  2. Suspension25.1%
  3. Emissions & leaks15.0%
  4. Brakes14.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.1%
  6. Body & chassis9.1%
  7. Tyres8.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

← 2002 JazzAll Jazz years2004 Jazz →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Honda Jazz?

In 2024, 53.8% of 2003 Honda Jazz cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,729 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Honda Jazz?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Honda Jazz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).