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RD53 BYJ

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,011 mi
Last recorded74,011 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 74,011 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 73,986 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 68,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the edges and slight damage to the outer sidewall . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the edges inner 175/65r14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking .175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four rear flexible brake hoses have corrosion to the ferrules . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 63,356 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 22 Sep 2022 58,387 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 58,387 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 58,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 57,988 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 55,563 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 53,127 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 51,047 miles

Slight noise to nrs wheel bearing.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,048 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 46,166 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,087 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 38,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,966 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 35,966 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,552 miles

n/s wiper blade split on end

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2011 33,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper blade split on end

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,271 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 26,025 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 20,354 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 17,439 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 BYJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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The MOT history for RD53 BYJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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