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BC05 OVR

2005 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

159,072 mi
Last recorded159,072 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Jazz60,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 OVR
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 159,072 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 147,368 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 138,230 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 129,587 miles

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

Nearside door ind damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2022 122,300 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 117,630 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 116,618 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 116,618 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 110,329 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 110,327 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 104,566 miles

Central Rear Upper hi level stop light not working

Fail 1 Mar 2018 104,563 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Upper hi level stop light not working

Pass 22 Mar 2017 97,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake slighty binding

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Fail 22 Mar 2017 97,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake slighty binding

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 1 Feb 2016 92,689 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper slighty deteration at edges

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 85,069 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 85,069 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 75,382 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 68,139 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

offside rear tyre side wall splits

Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,565 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,540 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 49,578 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 49,578 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 39,916 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 39,916 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2008 30,441 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,496 miles

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

offside front tyre cut in tread unable to see cords

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 OVR is a 2005 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OVR, 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 BC05 OVR registered?

BC05 OVR is a 2005 Honda Jazz, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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