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HG04 SHZ

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,585 mi
Last recorded124,585 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 SHZ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 124,585 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 124,576 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 121,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 121,218 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency low

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 118,675 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 118,675 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 114,501 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 114,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 112,328 miles

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

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

play in both front top strut mounts

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Fail 26 Mar 2022 112,324 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

play in both front top strut mounts

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 109,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 107,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 107,743 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 101,474 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both top strut mounts have play

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2018 96,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 91,322 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)

Offside number plate bulb dim.

Oil leak

Rear Wiring loom resting on exhaust tail pipe at the time of test.(cable tied away from exhaust on test)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 85,567 miles

Oil leak.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 80,464 miles

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

Tyre size 175/65R14 82t

Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,775 miles

engine oil leak (possible rear main oil seal)

nearside rear tyre perished (175/65/r14 82t)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,377 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 72,377 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,698 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,753 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 53,753 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,545 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 12,077 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 4,902 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 4,327 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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HG04 SHZ is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue 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 HG04 SHZ, 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 HG04 SHZ registered?

HG04 SHZ is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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