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BC05 JFJ

2005 Honda Jazz

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,778 mi
Last recorded153,778 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Jazz60,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 JFJ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 153,778 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES HAZY BUT BEAM PATTERN VISABLE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS CORRODED NEAR TO TRAILING ARMS ON BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 152,550 miles

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 inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 152,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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 inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 150,684 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 150,684 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to the hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged both sides to the hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 150,559 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 150,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 139,695 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 139,694 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 127,158 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 127,158 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 123,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 116,298 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 102,121 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 83,460 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,256 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 76,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2015 73,647 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 69,838 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 69,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Sep 2013 65,818 miles

Advise nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 26 Sep 2012 62,596 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 62,596 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,852 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,416 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,525 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,669 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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BC05 JFJ is a 2005 Honda Jazz in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BC05 JFJ, 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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BC05 JFJ is a 2005 Honda Jazz, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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