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RA54 VJE

2004 Honda Jazz

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

112,314 mi
Last recorded112,314 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 VJE
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 112,314 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 109,159 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 106,247 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 106,247 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 102,288 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 97,465 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 92,721 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 92,721 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 98,096 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 98,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,315 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 83,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 81,005 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 81,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 77,622 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges + cut outer

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 7 Oct 2016 77,618 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on edges + cut outer

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,322 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight lump on tread. advise replacement

Fail 16 Oct 2015 74,322 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre slight lump on tread. advise replacement

Pass 17 Oct 2014 69,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2013 64,756 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 64,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 52,947 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 37,716 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 33,561 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,083 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 22,306 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 17,379 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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RA54 VJE is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RA54 VJE, 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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RA54 VJE is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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