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BF54 TZL

2004 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

178,037 mi
Last recorded178,037 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 TZL
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2025 178,037 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at both front and rear underbody (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front with worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front front lower radiator support slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

surface rust/slight corrosion underbody at front and rear

Pass 18 Apr 2024 172,075 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

front lower radiator support slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2024 172,075 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

front lower radiator support slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 166,485 miles

Front Lower radiator support corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 160,060 miles

Carbon monoxide just met default limits at idle

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c)) Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 160,060 miles

Carbon monoxide just met default limits at idle

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c)) Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 150,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 150,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2019 144,866 miles

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

n/s/f upper MacPherson strut has slight play at upper attachment

underbody and suspension components have slight surface rust

Fail 10 Nov 2019 144,866 miles

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

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

n/s/f upper MacPherson strut has slight play at upper attachment

underbody and suspension components have slight surface rust

Pass 22 Nov 2018 138,945 miles

nsf lower arm back bush perished

os reg bulb inoperative

osf lower arm back bush perished

Fail 22 Nov 2018 138,945 miles

Emissions not tested oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nsf lower arm back bush perished

os reg bulb inoperative

osf lower arm back bush perished

Pass 9 Nov 2017 129,661 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 117,746 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 117,746 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 104,310 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 104,310 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,078 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 28 Oct 2014 93,050 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 83,152 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner and outer shoulder slight cracking

offside rear tyre outer shoulder slight cracking

Fail 22 Oct 2013 83,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre inner and outer shoulder slight cracking

offside rear tyre outer shoulder slight cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2012 74,777 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

Fail 23 Oct 2012 74,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2011 73,174 miles

brake & clutch pedal rubbers wearing

exhaust corroding

metal brake pipes starting to corrode(Not checked proeprly fdue to protective coating & above covers)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking,close to limit

rear brake discs wearing & corroding,pads low

rear wiper blade split

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 29 Oct 2011 73,174 miles

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

brake & clutch pedal rubbers wearing

exhaust corroding

metal brake pipes starting to corrode(Not checked proeprly fdue to protective coating & above covers)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking,close to limit

rear brake discs wearing & corroding,pads low

rear wiper blade split

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 1 May 2010 66,971 miles

brake & clutch pedal rubbers wearing

brake fluid level low

brake pads low

exhaust corroding

front & rear brake discs wearing & corroding

metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges,on limit

rear tyres starting to crack on edges

rear wiper blade split

slight body panel damage

Fail 1 May 2010 66,971 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake & clutch pedal rubbers wearing

brake fluid level low

brake pads low

exhaust corroding

front & rear brake discs wearing & corroding

metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges,on limit

rear tyres starting to crack on edges

rear wiper blade split

slight body panel damage

Pass 6 Oct 2008 58,927 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 53,044 miles

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

OSR seat belt and fixings not fully inspected due to chold seat installed

Fail 16 Oct 2007 53,044 miles

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

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

OSR seat belt and fixings not fully inspected due to chold seat installed

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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BF54 TZL is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BF54 TZL, 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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BF54 TZL is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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