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HJ54 VEF

2004 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

147,600 mi
Last recorded147,600 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 VEF
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 147,600 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 142,090 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 142,090 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2023 139,826 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 135,869 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 132,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 120,338 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high leval (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 105,373 miles

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 94,414 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 84,011 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 75,568 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,131 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Worn inner edge

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

Offside Front Worn inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Worn inner edge - getting low

Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,692 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,568 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 53,920 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,014 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 45,788 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 40,294 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 40,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 33,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 25,666 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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HJ54 VEF is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ54 VEF, 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 HJ54 VEF registered?

HJ54 VEF is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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