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BA04 AFY

2004 Honda Jazz

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

181,674 mi
Last recorded181,674 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 AFY
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 181,674 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 181,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 161,522 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 153,696 miles

General light corrosion underneath to rear of vehicle

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2023 153,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture of front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

General light corrosion underneath to rear of vehicle

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front ball joint nut missing a split pin

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 146,123 miles

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

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 26 May 2021 140,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit - replace soon! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 135,740 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2020 135,696 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2019 127,240 miles

both headlight lens poor

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

slight leak from centre exhaust pipe

Fail 23 Apr 2019 127,240 miles

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

both headlight lens poor

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

slight leak from centre exhaust pipe

Pass 17 Apr 2018 120,072 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 120,072 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 105,379 miles

high level brake light inop

n/s/f tyre balding on outer edge

Fail 13 Apr 2017 105,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,660 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 85,494 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,813 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 76,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 76,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 20 Jun 2012 70,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2012 69,740 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear preventing full examination of adult belts

Centre rear brake hose ferules corroding

Centre rear brake pipes corroding

Cut / damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

General corrosion to rear brake calipers

Inner rear brake pads wearing close to service limits

Park brake notchy operation

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some uneven application to front brakes

Pass 11 Feb 2011 65,329 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 65,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 60,987 miles

slight damage to n/s/front tyre wall

Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,696 miles

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

damage left front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,384 miles

rear number plate letter coming away from the plate

Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,074 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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BA04 AFY is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BA04 AFY, 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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BA04 AFY is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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