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MM53 EBJ

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,001 mi
Last recorded86,001 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 EBJ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 86,001 miles

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

Headlights frosty

Nearside Front Seal corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Seal corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2024 85,444 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 85,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 84,669 miles

headlights frosty

Fail 7 Aug 2023 84,669 miles

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

headlights frosty

Pass 10 Aug 2022 83,389 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 82,637 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 82,536 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 15 Jan 2019 80,318 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 80,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 76,401 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edges

headlamps discoloured

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 16 Jan 2017 72,742 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 72,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 69,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot upper bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 69,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot upper bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot upper bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 65,671 miles

front wipers torn

Pass 14 Jan 2014 61,079 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 57,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 52,632 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 48,542 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,013 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,202 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 34,427 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 29,020 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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MM53 EBJ 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 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 MM53 EBJ, 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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MM53 EBJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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