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FV53 LXT

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,468 mi
Last recorded86,468 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LXT
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 86,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight exhaust blow at front

Fail 21 Nov 2025 86,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 20 Nov 2024 84,681 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 82,228 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 79,682 miles

heavy surface corrosion to o/s outer sill at rear

Pass 26 Nov 2021 76,993 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 76,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 74,472 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 74,462 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 24 May 2019 68,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 63,213 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 56,879 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,337 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 51,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 46,142 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 39,326 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 39,326 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,736 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low on edges of tread

Pass 6 Jan 2012 24,560 miles

rear tyres splitting

Pass 20 Dec 2010 21,696 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 18,886 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 15,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 15,924 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 12,819 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 12,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 9,637 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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FV53 LXT is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FV53 LXT, 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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What year was FV53 LXT registered?

FV53 LXT is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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