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LW53 EFB

2004 Honda Jazz

Green Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

173,269 mi
Last recorded173,269 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 EFB
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 173,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 169,912 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 166,536 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 161,665 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 161,665 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 157,709 miles

exhaust

Pass 28 Feb 2020 153,721 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 147,173 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 139,996 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 131,744 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 131,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 123,910 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 118,198 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 116,915 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 115,765 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 115,765 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 108,357 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 108,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 103,718 miles

nsf tyre small cut outer wall

Pass 8 Feb 2010 96,391 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 96,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2009 72,025 miles

air bag light on

battery terminals loose

nearside front tyre worn close to tread wear indicator

Pass 1 Feb 2008 54,521 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 38,026 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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LW53 EFB is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Green with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LW53 EFB, 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 EFB is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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The MOT history for LW53 EFB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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