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PL53 APF

2004 Honda Jazz

Green Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,623 mi
Last recorded117,623 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 APF
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 117,623 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 117,562 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 111,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 105,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2024 105,491 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 101,027 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 100,971 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Hydro carbons excessive, strong smell of burning oil, emitting smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 89,882 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 89,881 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 4 May 2021 87,514 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 85,236 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 81,625 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock top mount has slight movement

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Rear axle corroded not excessive

Pass 12 May 2018 77,969 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 May 2017 74,610 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 70,582 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,976 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,906 miles

Both rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 20 Feb 2014 60,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 11 Feb 2013 56,014 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,828 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,248 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,520 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 29,370 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 29,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,420 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 15,078 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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PL53 APF is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Green with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PL53 APF, 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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PL53 APF is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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