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ET04 VFS

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,118 mi
Last recorded141,118 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 VFS
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 141,118 miles

OSF tyre worn on the inner edge

OSR wheel arch corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 141,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Headlight mountings are damaged and light unit pushed into wing (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

OSF tyre worn on the inner edge

OSR wheel arch corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 130,995 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS and OS (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 130,995 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump In-op (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS and OS (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 122,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OSR wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 113,261 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lens are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 113,261 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated NS and OS (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lens are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between the centre and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 106,603 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy NS and OS (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 101,267 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 101,267 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS and OS outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 96,302 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,423 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 70,339 miles

NSR tyre perished in the tread pattern and sidewalls

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 70,339 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

NSR tyre perished in the tread pattern and sidewalls

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 55,831 miles

Both front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

Both headlight lenses are frosted

Corrosion on all four brake discs on the braking surface

Fail 10 Feb 2017 55,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster in-op (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

Both headlight lenses are frosted

Corrosion on all four brake discs on the braking surface

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,436 miles

Battery security clamp loose

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (2.4.G.2)

NSF tyre sidewall damaged

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,120 miles

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

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

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

OSR tyre sidewall perished.

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 46,342 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

NSR tyre worn on the inner edge.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,082 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 42,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 Feb 2012 38,367 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,896 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 35,896 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,990 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,152 miles

advise both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 3 Mar 2009 30,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,191 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion to o/s/r brake ferrule

wear to rear brake pads

Pass 8 Feb 2007 23,682 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 23,679 miles

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

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

chips in windscreen

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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ET04 VFS is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET04 VFS, 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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ET04 VFS is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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