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HW53 DCV

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,155 mi
Last recorded79,155 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 DCV
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 79,155 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2026 79,155 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 74,605 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

corrosion to underside

Fail 27 May 2025 74,605 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Jun 2024 69,890 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 63,769 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps will require machine polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 63,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps will require machine polishing (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords being exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 55,872 miles

Central Upper stop light inoperative.

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

Nearside slight split on wiper blade.

Pass 5 Jul 2021 65,818 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 45,818 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 36,894 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 36,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread tyre cracked and perished between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread andperished and cracked between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 34,867 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 33,473 miles

Front headlight lenses deteriated

Pass 14 Jun 2016 31,800 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 29,044 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 26,594 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 23,988 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 21,212 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 May 2011 18,645 miles

Off side rear tyre is deteriated and worn and has slight damage to side wall

Fail 17 May 2011 18,745 miles

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

Off side rear tyre is deteriated and worn and has slight damage to side wall

Pass 12 May 2010 15,576 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 13,283 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 10,415 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 8,087 miles

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

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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HW53 DCV is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW53 DCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW53 DCV registered?

HW53 DCV is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is HW53 DCV safe to buy?

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