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RA53 ZZE

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

70,360 mi
Last recorded70,360 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 ZZE
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 70,360 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 70,291 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 64,111 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 64,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 60,422 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 56,498 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 56,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 49,280 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint Section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 40,819 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 40,819 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 36,369 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 36,369 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,666 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer wall has a cut no codes exposed

Fail 26 Mar 2019 28,666 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall has a cut no codes exposed

Pass 19 Mar 2018 18,346 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 12,156 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 12,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 11,271 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 11,246 miles

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

rear washer inop.

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished in tread

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 30 Dec 2013 10,636 miles

small knick in near side front tyre wall

Pass 3 Jan 2013 9,659 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 8,846 miles

Slight damage to o/s outer sill panel

Some damage to n/s/f bumper

Pass 4 Jan 2011 8,010 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 7,212 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 6,064 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 4,379 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 2,782 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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RA53 ZZE is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RA53 ZZE, 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 RA53 ZZE registered?

RA53 ZZE is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is RA53 ZZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 ZZE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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