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KS53 JFJ

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,854 mi
Last recorded88,854 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 JFJ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 88,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle To Rear Connection (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Fronts Heavy Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both Rear Trailing Arms As well As Bushes Split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 88,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle To Rear Connection (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Fronts Heavy Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both Rear Trailing Arms As well As Bushes Split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 86,865 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 85,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 82,929 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 80,017 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 78,069 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 77,346 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 72,544 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 67,449 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 67,449 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 63,622 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 58,836 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 54,803 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 54,803 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,339 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,027 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 39,097 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,393 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 28,534 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 23,138 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 16,611 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 8,950 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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KS53 JFJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KS53 JFJ, 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 KS53 JFJ registered?

KS53 JFJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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