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AY55 LZU

2005 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,379 mi
Last recorded75,379 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Jazz60,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LZU
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 75,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 68,523 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 68,523 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 61,278 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 61,260 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 56,243 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2022 55,682 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking Brake efficiency 16% Brake lock 0% Parking brake. Efficiency JUST met but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring platforms on rear beam ns and os + rear beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os cracking. MRF 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 23 Aug 2022 55,681 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working within mirror casing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside mirror casing slightly loose

Parking Brake efficiency 16% Brake lock 0% Parking brake. Efficiency JUST met but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring platforms on rear beam ns and os + rear beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os cracking. MRF 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 19 Aug 2021 53,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked but no cords seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked but no cords seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 52,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 51,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks in outer wall & tread dated 2011, tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,519 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing 3 m/m tread + tyre dated 10

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,416 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,280 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,243 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 41,243 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 37,202 miles

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

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2012 29,914 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 24,026 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 20,713 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 16,035 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 12,928 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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AY55 LZU is a 2005 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY55 LZU, 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 AY55 LZU registered?

AY55 LZU is a 2005 Honda Jazz, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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