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RD53 BYA

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,909 mi
Last recorded100,909 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 100,909 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2026 100,750 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 95,557 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

black under sealant used

general underbody corrosion/ both sides inner and outer sills

Fail 9 Jul 2025 95,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underbody /inner/outer sills

Pass 2 Jul 2024 90,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 90,605 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by sub frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 84,102 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 77,812 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 73,658 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 73,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 68,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 64,126 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 58,801 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 52,084 miles

O /S F WISHBONE ARM BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 5 Jan 2016 46,811 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 41,393 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 2/ O/S/F WISHBONE ARM BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT 3/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND N/S/F GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Fail 6 Jan 2015 41,388 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

1/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 2/ O/S/F WISHBONE ARM BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT 3/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND N/S/F GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 7 Jan 2014 35,730 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 7 Jan 2014 35,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 3 Jan 2013 30,589 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 3 Jan 2013 30,589 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 6 Jan 2012 25,142 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 19,686 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 18,540 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 16,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 13,556 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 11,028 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 BYA 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 RD53 BYA, 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 BYA is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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