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FE04 VMF

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

141,789 mi
Last recorded141,789 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 VMF
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 141,789 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

vehicle corroded underneath

vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 21 Oct 2025 141,788 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

vehicle corroded underneath

vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 16 Oct 2024 130,815 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer sills repaired, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 130,810 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer sills repaired, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 125,485 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 125,485 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Outer sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 120,388 miles

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

all suspension and brake components and rear sills rusting. headlamps lens fading

nearside rear tyyre surface cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2022 117,590 miles

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

Exhaust rusting

Front cross panel rusting

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

Rear hatch doesn't open

Underbody rusting

Fail 23 Feb 2022 117,590 miles

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

Exhaust rusting

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front cross panel rusting

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

Rear hatch doesn't open

Underbody rusting

Pass 17 Feb 2021 115,031 miles

Chassis and underbody rusting

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge ()

Pass 26 Feb 2020 113,157 miles

Offside Rear Wheel arch rusting

Fail 25 Feb 2020 113,156 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel arch rusting

Rear hatchback doesn't open

Pass 9 Feb 2019 108,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all flexi brake pipe ferrules rusting

rear floor areas rusting . outer sills starting to rust

slight play in nearside top strut mounting

Fail 8 Feb 2019 108,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all flexi brake pipe ferrules rusting

rear floor areas rusting . outer sills starting to rust

slight play in nearside top strut mounting

Pass 22 Feb 2018 98,127 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 88,601 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,543 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 79,815 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 72,869 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 72,853 miles

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

Nearside rear brakes give slightly lower effort

Pass 3 Feb 2014 66,271 miles

Front-to-rear brake pipe at offside rear is corroded

Hi-level stop light inop. thought disconected?

Unable to view all brakes (e.g.for wear)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 66,271 miles

Front-to-rear brake pipe at offside rear is corroded

Hi-level stop light inop. thought disconected?

Unable to view all brakes (e.g.for wear)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,597 miles

Front-to-rear brake pipe corroding at offside rear

Slightly noisey nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,368 miles

All tyres have more or less edge wear (e.g. see offside front inner)

Brake pipe corrosion e.g. offside rear on front-to-rear pipe.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,722 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,921 miles

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

o/s/f tyre punctured

Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,117 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,358 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 32,358 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front 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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FE04 VMF 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 65.5%.

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 FE04 VMF, 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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FE04 VMF is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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