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DF53 FCD

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

143,306 mi
Last recorded143,306 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FCD
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 143,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 136,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 136,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 128,258 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 126,143 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 126,143 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 124,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 124,401 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 123,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 123,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 120,249 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 114,406 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes corroded, ()

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

Nearside Front outer sidewall damaged, age cracked and scuffed.

Nearside Rear small cuts on outer sidewall.

Offside Front outer sidewall of tyre damaged,and tread worn on edges- no ply exposed.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear hoses corroded. (3.6.B.4e)

Rear washers inoperative.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear floor, chassis and sills (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 114,406 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes corroded, ()

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

Nearside Front outer sidewall damaged, age cracked and scuffed.

Nearside Rear small cuts on outer sidewall.

Offside Front outer sidewall of tyre damaged,and tread worn on edges- no ply exposed.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear hoses corroded. (3.6.B.4e)

Rear washers inoperative.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear floor, chassis and sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 105,578 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear wheel bearings slighty rough

corrosion on flooring and chassis towards the rear

slight play in both frt shocky top mounts

slight play n/s/f drop link

Pass 14 Jan 2016 95,949 miles

Rear blade split.

Fail 13 Jan 2016 95,948 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear blade split.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 85,435 miles

NSF headlamp electric adjusting motor inoperative.

NSF wiper blade split.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 74,362 miles

NSF headlamp electric adjusting motor inop.

Pass 5 Jan 2013 64,647 miles

n/s/f headlamp insert loose but still alligned

Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,439 miles

n/s/f headlamp insert loose but still alligned

Pass 27 Jan 2011 50,071 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 40,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,766 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 33,205 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 33,205 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 26,289 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 19,250 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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DF53 FCD is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DF53 FCD, 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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DF53 FCD is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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