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AP53 RBF

2004 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

131,674 mi
Last recorded131,674 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 RBF
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 131,674 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 123,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 123,699 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 115,547 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 115,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 104,895 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 104,888 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 96,409 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 82,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 76,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 76,469 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 73,998 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 72,884 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 71,478 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 69,845 miles

some movement in both front upper top mounts

Fail 14 Jan 2015 69,845 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some movement in both front upper top mounts

Pass 20 Jan 2014 61,912 miles

Exhaust corroded, CAT shield corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyresperishing and cracking, small cuts and stones embedding in treads

Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,298 miles

Heavy corrosion on exhaust system, CAT heat shields corroded, insecure and rattling, tailpipe trim loose

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyres perishing and cracking, small cuts and stones in tread

Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,058 miles

CAT heat shield corroded and rattling

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 40,367 miles

CAT heat shield corroded and rattling

Front tyres wearing low on edges

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,367 miles

CAT heat shield corroded and rattling

Front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,171 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 21,127 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 12,938 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 6,488 miles

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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AP53 RBF is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AP53 RBF, 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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AP53 RBF is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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