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GV53 HLG

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,406 mi
Last recorded102,406 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 HLG
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 102,406 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Panel Has Slight Damage

Fail 24 Apr 2026 102,397 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 100,478 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 96,406 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 90,177 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 90,177 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold stud broken at joint to down-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached insecure & showing white light to rear (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deterioration affecting lettering (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 86,806 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 86,804 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 78,147 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 78,147 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 73,810 miles

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

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

O/S N/S front both side has slight cut on the side wall

Fail 6 Feb 2020 73,810 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S N/S front both side has slight cut on the side wall

Pass 7 Feb 2019 70,845 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 70,845 miles

Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 67,988 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 67,875 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 63,749 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 60,816 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 56,481 miles

front brake discs lipped.

front brakepads getting low.

Fail 29 Jan 2015 56,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake discs lipped.

front brakepads getting low.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

both headlamp lenses starting to fade.

front brake discs lipped.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 48,136 miles

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,112 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perrished.

both rear tyres perrished.

front brake discs lipped.

o/s wiper blade ends starting to split.

small chip in o/s lower part of screen.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 43,112 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres perrished.

both rear tyres perrished.

front brake discs lipped.

o/s wiper blade ends starting to split.

small chip in o/s lower part of screen.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 37,973 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres excessively perished

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Pass 9 Feb 2010 33,383 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2009 29,533 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 25,478 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 25,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise tracking

Pass 3 Feb 2007 17,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GV53 HLG is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV53 HLG, 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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GV53 HLG is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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