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OV54 SLZ

2004 Honda Jazz

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,110 mi
Last recorded95,110 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 SLZ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 95,110 miles

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

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

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

both front Macpherson struts upper mounts have slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2024 90,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and devoid of tread on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 90,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and devoid of tread on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 84,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively recommend check (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil contamination engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear tyres perished and 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamp lenses, slight deterioration

Fail 27 Sep 2023 84,831 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear pipe, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/centre system, in places (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust system, near flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively recommend check (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil contamination engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear tyres perished and 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamp lenses, slight deterioration

parking brake performance 16%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,819 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, slight deterioration

Fail 29 Sep 2022 78,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine oil level below MIN, recommend attention ASAP

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, slight deterioration

Pass 9 Sep 2021 71,978 miles

All brakes sticky and rubbing.

Engine oil low when presented for test.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 71,978 miles

All brakes sticky and rubbing.

Engine oil low when presented for test.

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 69,793 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 67,818 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 64,973 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 64,949 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut 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))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 61,664 miles

only just passed on handbrake performance at 16%

Pass 19 Sep 2016 58,058 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,733 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

child seat

Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres tread starting to wear low and are perished

Pass 7 Sep 2013 46,747 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,900 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking in tread

wiper blades poor split at ends

Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,078 miles

n/s/r tyre perished cracks in side wall

Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,984 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,861 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,838 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,894 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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OV54 SLZ is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Red 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 OV54 SLZ, 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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OV54 SLZ is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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