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FM53 HJO

2004 Honda Jazz

Green Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

99,264 mi
Last recorded99,264 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 HJO
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2025 99,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected n/s rear axle mounting point corroded and holed also rear inner sill and outer (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear outer sill and rear axle mounting point corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s centre outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

play in both front top strut leg bearings

Pass 28 Aug 2024 99,125 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 99,123 miles

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

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

Heavy surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 98,715 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Jul 2022 97,313 miles

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

headlamp lens o/s and n/s detioriated.... advise clean

rear axle and suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2022 97,313 miles

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

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

headlamp lens o/s and n/s detioriated.... advise clean

rear axle and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 96,054 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 94,806 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

headlamps detioriated

Fail 11 Aug 2020 94,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

headlamps detioriated

Pass 22 Aug 2019 93,851 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

headlamps detioriated

Pass 23 Aug 2018 92,580 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 92,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 91,320 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 11 Aug 2017 91,320 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Aug 2016 89,659 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 89,659 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 87,414 miles

brake pipe to n/s/r corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2014 85,297 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system detioriated

n/s/front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 85,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system detioriated

n/s/front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 83,042 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 80,675 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 80,675 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 78,479 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 72,610 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 66,593 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,148 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 49,648 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 38,322 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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FM53 HJO is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Green with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FM53 HJO, 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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FM53 HJO is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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