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FV53 VNP

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,084 mi
Last recorded101,084 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 101,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear panel damaged

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches bot sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body rust

under components corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 84,351 miles

both rear arch lips starting to get surface corrosion

underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2025 84,351 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear arch lips starting to get surface corrosion

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2024 83,013 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 77,900 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 73,150 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 66,911 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 66,911 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 61,559 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 57,045 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 53,051 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 53,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,108 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,185 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear tyres sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,116 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 41,953 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 38,148 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 34,456 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 31,184 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 28,008 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 24,343 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 20,485 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 16,999 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 13,101 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 VNP is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VNP, 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 FV53 VNP registered?

FV53 VNP is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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The MOT history for FV53 VNP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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