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GJ54 HGF

2004 Honda Jazz

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,903 mi
Last recorded129,903 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 HGF
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 129,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in under sealer preventing a full inspection of their condition (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both the Nearside and Offside rear brake discs are pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 127,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in under seal not allowing a full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Sep 2025 127,821 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system missing from the CAT back (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in under seal not allowing a full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm across the centre of the tyre, Severely worn on the edges but not failable at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm across the centre of the tyre, Severely worn on the edges but not failable at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 115,492 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner sills within suspension prescribed areas

Corrosion to vehicle underside & suspension components

Handbrake has long travel

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 115,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to both rear inner sills within suspension prescribed areas

Corrosion to vehicle underside & suspension components

Handbrake has long travel

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 104,721 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 99,848 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 99,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 94,803 miles

slight corrosion underneath

Fail 23 Aug 2021 94,803 miles

slight corrosion underneath

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 92,739 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

both rear coil springs corroded still complete

exhaust system corroded not leaking gases

Fail 24 Aug 2020 92,738 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

both rear coil springs corroded still complete

exhaust system corroded not leaking gases

Pass 5 Aug 2019 88,436 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))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 82,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges

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

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Fail 29 Aug 2018 82,187 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges

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

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

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2017 75,871 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on edges.

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 68,873 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Centre High level stop lamp not working.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt.

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 61,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Aug 2014 51,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 51,162 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,017 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,003 miles

both rear tyres perishing [cracking/splitting]

Fail 25 Aug 2011 21,000 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perishing [cracking/splitting]

Pass 25 Aug 2010 17,600 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 13,866 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

front registration plate cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,401 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 7,761 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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GJ54 HGF is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ54 HGF, 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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GJ54 HGF is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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