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MK04 BWH

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests39 (20 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate51.3%

Mileage

123,891 mi
Last recorded123,891 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 BWH
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 19 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 123,891 miles

off side front top strut mount worn / play

slight bind at off side rear brake

Fail 18 May 2026 123,888 miles

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

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

head lamp images poor

off side front top strut mount worn / play

slight bind at off side rear brake

Pass 28 May 2025 123,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

head lamp images poor

near side front tyre worn on edges and side wall poor condition

off side front tyre worn almost to cords on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2025 123,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

head lamp images poor

near side front tyre worn on edges and side wall poor condition

off side front tyre worn almost to cords on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2024 122,239 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes poor condition

both front tyres under inflated

cracks on inside edge of off side front tyre

off side front top strut mount worn

side wall damage to near side front tyre

slight exhaust leak at front joint after cat

Fail 13 May 2024 122,238 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes poor condition

both front tyres under inflated

cracks on inside edge of off side front tyre

off side front top strut mount worn

side wall damage to near side front tyre

slight exhaust leak at front joint after cat

Pass 31 May 2023 121,288 miles

near side front tyre side wall damage

off side front top strut rubber mount worn

struggled to get through emissions

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 30 May 2023 121,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

near side front tyre side wall damage

off side front top strut rubber mount worn

struggled to get through emissions

unable to check rear seat belts

wipers poor

Pass 30 May 2022 119,822 miles

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 30 May 2022 119,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 2 Jun 2021 117,922 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 117,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 116,472 miles

near side handbrake poor

Fail 3 Jun 2020 116,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker repositioned (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

near side handbrake poor

Pass 23 May 2019 114,555 miles

hand brake poor

Fail 23 May 2019 114,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively could be debris on screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

hand brake poor

Pass 10 May 2018 111,442 miles

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA INC MISC BRAKE COMPONENTS.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

OIL LEAKS.

SLIGHT BIND N/S/R WHEEL.

TYRE -O/S/R+N/S/R WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 8 May 2018 111,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA INC MISC BRAKE COMPONENTS.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

OIL LEAKS.

SLIGHT BIND N/S/R WHEEL.

TYRE -O/S/R+N/S/R WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 26 May 2017 108,970 miles

head lamp lenses poor condition

near side front tyre has a large cut in side wall

off side front tyre worn on inner edge and has a cut in side wall

Fail 26 May 2017 108,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

head lamp lenses poor condition

near side front tyre has a large cut in side wall

off side front tyre worn on inner edge and has a cut in side wall

Pass 18 May 2016 106,891 miles

off side front tyre orn on edge

off side front tyre side wall damage

play in off side front top strut mount

Fail 18 May 2016 106,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

off side front tyre orn on edge

off side front tyre side wall damage

play in off side front top strut mount

Pass 20 May 2015 104,937 miles

boty front tyres have side wall damage

Fail 20 May 2015 104,936 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

boty front tyres have side wall damage

Pass 20 May 2014 102,956 miles

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.O/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 20 May 2014 102,956 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.O/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 101,478 miles

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.CORROSION R BRAKE PIPES/FERRULES.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.

Fail 5 Jun 2013 101,478 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.CORROSION R BRAKE PIPES/FERRULES.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.

Pass 31 May 2012 99,486 miles

CORROSION-ALL FERRILES-R BRAKE PIPES.F AIR DAM PART DETACHED.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.

Fail 31 May 2012 99,486 miles

CORROSION-ALL FERRILES-R BRAKE PIPES.F AIR DAM PART DETACHED.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.

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

Pass 16 May 2011 97,430 miles

rear number plate has a screw loose

Fail 13 May 2011 97,430 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear number plate has a screw loose

Pass 27 May 2010 96,218 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 96,218 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

R DISCS CORRODED.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.TYRES-DAMAGE N/S/F WALL-O/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 95,229 miles

GENERAL LIGHT CORROSION STARTING.MISC MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 95,229 miles

GENERAL LIGHT CORROSION STARTING.MISC MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 94,089 miles

CORROSION-O/S/F+O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE PIPES/FERRULES.MINOR GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.NOISE O/S/F WHEEL?

Fail 3 Jun 2008 94,089 miles

CORROSION-O/S/F+O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE PIPES/FERRULES.MINOR GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.NOISE O/S/F WHEEL?

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 92,868 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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MK04 BWH is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.3%.

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 MK04 BWH, 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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MK04 BWH is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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