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RD53 BWZ

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,650 mi
Last recorded91,650 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD53 BWZ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 91,650 miles

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

underbody general corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2025 91,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underbody general corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2024 84,576 miles

underbody general corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2024 84,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

underbody general corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2023 79,889 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 79,864 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 76,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 73,722 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 73,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 71,552 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 68,777 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 68,769 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 65,030 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 64,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 61,599 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 57,641 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 50,411 miles

slight noise from n/s rear bearing

Pass 28 Jan 2015 43,195 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 38,252 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 34,255 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 31,177 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 27,752 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 24,041 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 20,469 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 16,278 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 11,801 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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RD53 BWZ is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue 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 RD53 BWZ, 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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RD53 BWZ is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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