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LA53 ESN

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,060 mi
Last recorded98,060 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 ESN
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 98,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight play in top mount when jacked up

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear floor corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2025 98,059 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight play in top mount when jacked up

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear floor corroded

pre check top up engine oil 1/2ltr as low

Pass 4 Mar 2024 94,531 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front play in top mount when car jacked up

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 94,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on intermitantly (1.6 (b))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front play in top mount when car jacked up

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 92,273 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

pre check top up oil 1/2 ltr

Fail 22 Feb 2023 92,273 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

pre check top up oil 1/2 ltr

Pass 3 Mar 2022 88,715 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front play in top mount

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 88,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front play in top mount

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 84,620 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 84,620 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 80,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber top mount has slight play/ movement.

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

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

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

Rear wiper missing

Pass 6 Mar 2019 75,087 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 74,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 73,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 70,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside front top suspension mount has slight play

Fail 9 Mar 2017 70,395 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside front top suspension mount has slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,449 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,322 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,221 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged and rubber cracking

o/s/r tyrer rubber on outer sidewall cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,541 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 52,093 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,349 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,336 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,208 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 25,952 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 17,206 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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LA53 ESN is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LA53 ESN, 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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LA53 ESN is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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