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AD53 UMJ

2004 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,787 mi
Last recorded90,787 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 UMJ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 90,787 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 90,787 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 87,695 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 84,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 84,763 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 81,176 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 77,205 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 77,205 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 71,730 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamp lenses cloudy/oxidised and this is affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 67,357 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2020 67,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 62,664 miles

All under side components, including, but not limited to, steering, suspension, metal brake lines

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All appear at least half worn but restricted view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Slightly worn (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front top mounts have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Feb 2019 62,664 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All under side components, including, but not limited to, exhausts, suspension, metal brake lines

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All appear at least half worn but restricted view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Slightly worn (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front top mounts have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 59,320 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to excess (3.5.1g)

both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

front head lamp lenses, cloudy/crazed/oxidised but not yet affecting beam image

Fail 12 Feb 2018 59,320 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to excess (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

front head lamp lenses, cloudy/crazed/oxidised but not yet affecting beam image

Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake anti slip rubber worn

front head lamp lenses cloudy/oxidised but not yet affecting beam image

front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

front wiper blades at end of life, smearing

minor wear on front brake discs

near side rear brake binding slightly and outer pad on that side wearing faster than other rear brake pads

parking brake only just met MOT standard

underside components rusty, commensurate with age of vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,543 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON TREAD

Fail 24 Feb 2016 53,543 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON TREAD

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 48,361 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 48,361 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,259 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WING PANEL AND BUMPER PANEL DAMAGED

Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,081 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 6 Feb 2012 37,384 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 6 Feb 2012 37,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,588 miles

Both front tyres perrished

N/S/R Tyre perrished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 31,431 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,238 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 19,249 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,249 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Feb 2007 14,322 miles

front brake pads getting low

How Reliable is the Honda Jazz?

Based on 5,740,892 MOT tests across 402,952 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
4,421
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
402,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57,414
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48,756
Brake pipe excessively corroded 48,565
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38,821
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,979
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AD53 UMJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda Jazz models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 61,174 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Jazz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 UMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Jazz typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Jazz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD53 UMJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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