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FA53 GZU

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

106,498 mi
Last recorded106,498 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 GZU
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 106,498 miles

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

Rear Axle showing signs of corrosion

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

Rear Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2025 101,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Front strut top bush slight play

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

Offside Front strut top bush slight play

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 96,989 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 96,943 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2023 91,089 miles

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

Offside Front Strut top mount has slight play

Fail 9 Feb 2023 91,086 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

corrosion underneath vehicle

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 87,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 83,854 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 83,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

exhaust system shows evidence of corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2020 83,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 82,771 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,582 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 80,266 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 80,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,272 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2016 78,272 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2016 78,251 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 75,824 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 73,175 miles

both front tyres worn/perrished

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2013 70,763 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,089 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 68,089 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 67,903 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Feb 2011 62,938 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 53,801 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,081 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,335 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 42,333 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 35,233 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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FA53 GZU is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FA53 GZU, 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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FA53 GZU is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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