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FA53 KEJ

2004 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,817 mi
Last recorded152,817 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 KEJ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 152,817 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Towbar component slightly worn ball corroded (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 152,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Towbar component slightly worn ball corroded (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 150,595 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 150,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 145,841 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 140,588 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 140,574 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 121,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

both front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 22 Jan 2015 109,386 miles

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

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

centre exhaust section corroded.

Fail 22 Jan 2015 109,386 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

centre exhaust section corroded.

engine oil filter leaking.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 100,222 miles

o/s/r tyre slighly perishing

Fail 20 Jan 2014 100,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre slighly perishing

Fail 20 Jan 2014 100,216 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

o/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r brake disc in very poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2013 94,294 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 89,070 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 84,674 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 84,503 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,689 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 64,873 miles

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

child seat fitted nsr, seat belt not checked

osr metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2008 53,512 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Feb 2007 42,341 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 KEJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FA53 KEJ, 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 KEJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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