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LW53 BWM

2004 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,091 mi
Last recorded85,091 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 BWM
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 85,091 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 80,937 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In A Section Less Than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 80,665 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In A Section Less Than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 80,665 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In A Section Less Than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 80,035 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In A Section Less Than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 79,555 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In A Section Less Than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 79,360 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In A Section Less Than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 79,360 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In A Section Less Than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 78,973 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 78,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 78,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 78,418 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 78,068 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbones rear bushes perishing and slight damaging (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2016 78,068 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbones rear bushes perishing and slight damaging (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2015 77,136 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 70,916 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,835 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 64,699 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 61,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2011 61,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 54,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,153 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 45,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 36,658 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,658 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 21,904 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 21,904 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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LW53 BWM is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LW53 BWM, 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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LW53 BWM is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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