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FB04 GRU

2004 Honda Jazz

Green Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

161,239 mi
Last recorded161,239 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 GRU
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 161,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 161,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 155,976 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small tear, weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt not functioning as intended. Slow to recoil

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seat belt not functioning as intended. Slow to recoil

Fail 16 Dec 2024 155,873 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust Leak effecting emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leak at Catalyst causing High Lamba reading (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst exhaust flange corroded & leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small tear, weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not functioning as intended. Slow to recoil

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated, beam image slightly distorted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seat belt not functioning as intended. Slow to recoil

Pass 1 Dec 2023 149,065 miles

Corrosion underside of vehicle!

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 149,040 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened Excess play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion underside of vehicle!

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 145,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner & outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 145,462 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear outer section of sill panel holed by excess corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested Due to no beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear section of outer sill panel holed by excess corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting As marked on inner sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner & outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 138,414 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 138,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture failed! (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brakepipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other brakepipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 128,888 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 128,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 122,494 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective leaving slight marks (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main to rear flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 115,721 miles

Both front tyres have 3mm of tread remaining and are scrubbed low on inner edge of tread. 175/65r14

Pass 5 Dec 2017 107,134 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 107,130 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 100,032 miles

Nearside Rear brakes have at some point been over heated

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

Rear box and cat heat shields corroded and insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2015 93,426 miles

Front both worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Dec 2014 85,682 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 85,682 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,378 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 70,286 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,392 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,056 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,099 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,209 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007

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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FB04 GRU is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Green 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 FB04 GRU, 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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FB04 GRU is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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