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MP53 SOJ

2004 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,940 mi
Last recorded144,940 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 SOJ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 144,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 144,761 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 117,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 117,483 miles

Emissions unable to be completed over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 102,272 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 102,272 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 82,017 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 77,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer 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))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 72,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 72,372 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,449 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 63,389 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 57,922 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2017 52,871 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,522 miles

advise brake imbalance to offside front 22%.

advise brake imbalance to offside rear 14%.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 43,718 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 43,718 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

advise wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 9 Sep 2014 38,493 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,358 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 28,478 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,738 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,004 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 20,064 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 16,331 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 12,103 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 8,594 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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MP53 SOJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 MP53 SOJ, 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 MP53 SOJ registered?

MP53 SOJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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