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FY54 VGJ

2004 Honda Jazz

Yellow Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,875 mi
Last recorded104,875 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 VGJ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 104,875 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 96,856 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 89,068 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front engine mounting bracket nut missing from underside, not resulting in any movement

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside covered in underseal including brake pipes

Fail 29 May 2024 88,891 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hole in cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front engine mounting bracket nut missing from underside, not resulting in any movement

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside covered in underseal including brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2023 85,676 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 82,577 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrossion

Pass 12 Aug 2021 75,472 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 69,610 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion on underside components, chassis and inner sills

Pass 23 Aug 2019 63,560 miles

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 24 Nov 2018 63,015 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 63,015 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,026 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 54,342 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 54,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 48,010 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 40,771 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 40,771 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 33,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 33,495 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 25,143 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 162,082 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 15,458 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 15,458 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 12,070 miles

rear disc rusty/pitted

Pass 19 Oct 2009 9,951 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 9,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 8,387 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 6,199 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FY54 VGJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Yellow with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY54 VGJ, 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 FY54 VGJ registered?

FY54 VGJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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