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AU05 XRC

2005 Honda Jazz

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,843 mi
Last recorded93,843 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Jazz60,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XRC
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 93,843 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 93,834 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Engine bed at wishbone front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 90,317 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 84,926 miles

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

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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective only just make out beam image and output reduced needs attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective only just make out beam image and output reduced needs attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear park brakes only just met braking efficiency needs adjustment or repair

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

severe corrosion allover front and rear suspension system

Pass 20 Oct 2020 81,223 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 81,223 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 74,939 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 74,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 63,900 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,712 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 60,712 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,427 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,867 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,092 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 46,523 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,218 miles

O/S/R brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 11 Mar 2011 39,176 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

O/S/R brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,221 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,005 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 27,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,402 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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AU05 XRC is a 2005 Honda Jazz in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda Jazz models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 60,676 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 AU05 XRC, 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 21 years old, this Honda Jazz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU05 XRC registered?

AU05 XRC is a 2005 Honda Jazz, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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