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LL53 AXJ

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

117,973 mi
Last recorded117,973 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 AXJ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 117,973 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 117,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 101,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear & Main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake just met legal requirements

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 98,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear & Main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 98,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear & Main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 95,703 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 95,703 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 94,868 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 94,868 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 93,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 93,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 89,383 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 87,145 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 87,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 82,396 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 82,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 76,353 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 73,514 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 71,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windows heavily tinted

Fail 29 Oct 2014 71,516 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windows heavily tinted

Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,272 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,235 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 63,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,935 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 31 Jan 2012 55,935 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,959 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,776 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,740 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 39,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2007 30,636 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LL53 AXJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 LL53 AXJ, 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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LL53 AXJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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