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MD04 VSJ

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,022 mi
Last recorded37,022 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 VSJ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 37,022 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 37,015 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 35,921 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 34,078 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 33,009 miles

All brake discs rusty due to lack of movement

Very rusty body of car. Thick shale rust to suspension components

Fail 3 Feb 2023 33,009 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Perished bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Perished bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All brake discs rusty due to lack of movement

Very rusty body of car. Thick shale rust to suspension components

Pass 7 Jul 2021 32,927 miles

N/s rear brake binding slightly. Poss due to vehicle not being used

Pass 16 Jul 2020 32,142 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 32,142 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 31,926 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 31,386 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 30,089 miles

drivers side upper suspension leg mounting worn

front n/s o/s suspension arm mounting bushes worn

Fail 22 Sep 2016 30,089 miles

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

drivers side upper suspension leg mounting worn

front n/s o/s suspension arm mounting bushes worn

Pass 4 Aug 2015 27,703 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 25,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 25,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 22,031 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 22,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,342 miles

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

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

o/s rear handbrake effort poor

Pass 4 Aug 2011 15,670 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 12,711 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,407 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 7,582 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 5,464 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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MD04 VSJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD04 VSJ, 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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What year was MD04 VSJ registered?

MD04 VSJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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