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FM53 HJV

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,491 mi
Last recorded115,491 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 HJV
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 115,491 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 115,262 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 104,977 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 104,977 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 91,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 86,700 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 86,560 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 86,560 miles

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 84,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 83,634 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 83,634 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 82,702 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 79,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top mount slight play (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroding

Pass 3 Jan 2015 72,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 64,336 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 58,312 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 58,312 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,770 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 41,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2009 25,997 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 19,469 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 11,255 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 HJV is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM53 HJV registered?

FM53 HJV is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is FM53 HJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 HJV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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