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L5 JEF

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

186,804 mi
Last recorded186,804 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 JEF
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 186,804 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 186,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 169,835 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 169,834 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 153,165 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 153,165 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 134,427 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 134,427 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 117,488 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 104,537 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 104,537 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 96,370 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 96,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 85,141 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 85,141 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 72,793 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 61,858 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,768 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 43,060 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 36,344 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 30,747 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 25,926 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2011 18,388 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 13,398 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 11,473 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 9,534 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 6,441 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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L5 JEF is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L5 JEF, 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 L5 JEF registered?

L5 JEF is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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