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GF04 VLY

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

172,252 mi
Last recorded172,252 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 VLY
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 172,252 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Mar 2026 172,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Mar 2025 160,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 160,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 147,750 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 138,399 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 131,334 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 124,425 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 115,746 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 111,679 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 111,676 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 106,902 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv joint gaiter starting to split (weeping grease)

Nearside Front anti roll bar link ball joint has very slight movement

Offside Rear ridged brake pipe rusty/corroded

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 May 2017 106,902 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv joint gaiter starting to split (weeping grease)

Nearside Front anti roll bar link ball joint has very slight movement

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear ridged brake pipe rusty/corroded

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2016 101,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v gator has a small leak

Nearside Rear brake caliper slightly binding

Offside Rear brake caliper slightly binding

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 95,109 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner & outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2014 85,109 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 76,112 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 76,112 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,845 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 68,845 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,064 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,965 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,422 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F Tyre edges wearing..

O/S/F Tyre inner edge wearing.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,882 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,675 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 28,675 miles

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

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

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY.

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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GF04 VLY 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 GF04 VLY, 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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GF04 VLY is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is GF04 VLY safe to buy?

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