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FV53 LXU

2004 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

105,227 mi
Last recorded105,227 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LXU
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 105,227 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 105,226 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2025 92,087 miles

General age related corrosion throughout vehicle body and underbody components

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 92,086 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust resonator has a major crack in its casing, causing major leakage of emissions (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General age related corrosion throughout vehicle body and underbody components

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 79,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 77,227 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general age related corrosion throughout body and components

Pass 4 Oct 2022 74,242 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general age related corrosion to lower body and under body

Fail 4 Oct 2022 74,242 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general age related corrosion to lower body and under body

Pass 5 Oct 2021 71,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

age related corrosion to under body

Pass 7 Oct 2020 69,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

general age related corrosion to under body of vehicle

Fail 7 Oct 2020 69,039 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

general age related corrosion to under body of vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2019 67,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,184 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 62,846 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 59,905 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 21 Sep 2016 59,905 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 54,758 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 54,758 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,488 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,209 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 40,581 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 40,581 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,600 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,851 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 28,851 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,223 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,609 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 12,383 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 9,702 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 LXU is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FV53 LXU, 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 LXU registered?

FV53 LXU is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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