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RD53 BYG

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,837 mi
Last recorded49,837 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 49,837 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 48,042 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 48,042 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 47,734 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 47,734 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 46,463 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 44,627 miles

offside front tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre perished and 1.6mm inner edge

rear brakes worn to limit

Pass 19 May 2021 43,833 miles

headlamps in poor condition

offside front tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

rear brakes worn

Fail 19 May 2021 43,833 miles

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

headlamps in poor condition

offside front tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

rear brakes worn

Pass 25 Jun 2020 43,547 miles

headlamps in poor condition

offside rear tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

rear brakes worn

Pass 22 Jun 2019 42,969 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres perished

rear brakes worn

Fail 22 Jun 2019 42,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

both rear and nearside front tyres perished

rear brakes worn

Pass 15 May 2018 41,951 miles

both nearside tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished and 1.6mm inner edge

rear brakes worn

Pass 16 May 2017 40,948 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 19 May 2016 39,824 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

rear brakes worn

Pass 19 May 2015 38,984 miles

front brakes worn

offside front top mount worn

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2014 38,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play front top mounts

Fail 21 May 2013 35,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs scored

nearside front tyre sidewall damage and 2mm inner edge

Pass 21 May 2013 35,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs scored

nearside front tyre sidewall damage and 2mm inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2012 32,894 miles

front discs scored

Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,815 miles

front and rear pads and discs near limit

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Feb 2010 23,960 miles

front brakes worn

front tyres limit

Fail 22 Feb 2010 23,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes worn

front tyres limit

Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,485 miles

front brakes worn

front number plate poor

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,937 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2007 12,459 miles

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

front brakes worn too limit

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 BYG 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 BYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RD53 BYG registered?

RD53 BYG is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 25 February 2004.

Is RD53 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD53 BYG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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