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MD53 CWJ

2004 Honda Jazz

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

114,206 mi
Last recorded114,206 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 CWJ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 114,206 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Chassis/subframes/suspension components corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 106,663 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all previous failures repaired

signs of repaired filled under thick black sealants

wheel caps(X4) fitted preventing view of pads

Fail 18 Jan 2025 106,659 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wheel caps(X4) fitted preventing view of pads

Fail 3 Jan 2025 106,564 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2023 106,002 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 106,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 100,811 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front radiator support bracket corroded

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2022 100,774 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 98,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 93,728 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2020 93,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 87,471 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 23 Sep 2019 87,457 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,330 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front shocker casings corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2017 72,182 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,360 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 62,319 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 62,283 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 58,394 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 58,390 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,100 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 49,721 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 49,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,973 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,410 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 40,410 miles

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

r/o/s tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,027 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 39,024 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,542 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,565 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 24,785 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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MD53 CWJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Red 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 MD53 CWJ, 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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MD53 CWJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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