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OW53 LTJ

2004 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

161,593 mi
Last recorded161,593 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 LTJ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 161,593 miles

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

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both os+ns (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both os+ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 142,183 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both os+ns (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

general underside corrosion.

Pass 4 Jul 2024 124,781 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 122,674 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 119,808 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 115,128 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 111,569 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 108,492 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 108,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 100,304 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 96,898 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 94,063 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 91,663 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 88,667 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 85,478 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 82,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 76,480 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 76,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 69,059 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 69,058 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,459 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 60,457 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 49,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 49,363 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,753 miles

small cut in offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,399 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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OW53 LTJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OW53 LTJ, 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 OW53 LTJ registered?

OW53 LTJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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