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DS04 VTU

2004 Honda Jazz

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,920 mi
Last recorded133,920 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 VTU
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 133,920 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 132,902 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 129,907 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 129,907 miles

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2023 126,553 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 126,553 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 120,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 112,517 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 112,517 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 106,613 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 106,613 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 101,649 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 94,845 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 87,936 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 81,329 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 73,593 miles

Both front wishbone bushes slightly cracked but not excessive.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,593 miles

Both front wishbone bushes slightly cracked but not excessive.

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,643 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,419 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,725 miles

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 24 Jun 2010 39,254 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,660 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 26,218 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2007 19,619 miles

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

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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DS04 VTU is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS04 VTU, 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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What year was DS04 VTU registered?

DS04 VTU is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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