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FV53 VNL

2004 Honda Jazz

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,394 mi
Last recorded74,394 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 VNL
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 74,394 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))

Slight play in front strut top mountings

Fail 19 Nov 2025 74,394 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Slight play in front strut top mountings

Pass 20 Nov 2024 65,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 59,761 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 49,534 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 49,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 49,363 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 46,984 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 43,974 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 40,812 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 36,960 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 32,787 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,621 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 24,618 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 20,726 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 20,327 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges & close to min limits

Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,575 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 17,103 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 14,626 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 12,152 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 VNL is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FV53 VNL, 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 VNL registered?

FV53 VNL is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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