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LW53 EFJ

2004 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,003 mi
Last recorded80,003 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 80,003 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

front and rear suspension covered in paint

Fail 15 Aug 2025 79,965 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 6 Aug 2024 68,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Aug 2023 56,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 Aug 2023 56,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 47,888 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 47,888 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2016 39,689 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 39,689 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 36,590 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,590 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 35,016 miles

175/65/14 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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

O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 35,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

175/65/14 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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

O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 32,495 miles

175/65/14 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Fail 29 Dec 2012 32,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

175/65/14 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Fail 7 Jan 2012 29,179 miles

175/65/14 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 29,179 miles

175/65/14 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Jan 2011 25,075 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jan 2011 25,075 miles

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jan 2010 21,742 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut on outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly 175/65 14

Pass 10 Jan 2009 18,944 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 15,475 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 11,965 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 EFJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LW53 EFJ, 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 EFJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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