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RD53 BYL

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,228 mi
Last recorded115,228 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 115,228 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 115,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 94,369 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 94,365 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 91,854 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 91,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 88,329 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 88,321 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))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working central upper (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 11 Nov 2019 84,344 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

front brake pads, wearing thin

rear brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding

Fail 11 Nov 2019 84,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

front brake pads, wearing thin

rear brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2018 79,558 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central brake light inop

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 79,558 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central brake light inop

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,980 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer shoulder and has some slight damage to the outer side wall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has 2 nails and evidence of driven on flat ()

Nearside windscreen washers weak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder

Fail 24 Oct 2017 73,980 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer shoulder and has some slight damage to the outer side wall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has 2 nails and evidence of driven on flat ()

Nearside windscreen washers weak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder

Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,354 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 69,354 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 67,700 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Offside Rear light unit has a crack

Fail 8 Oct 2015 67,700 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear light unit has a crack

Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,183 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 66,803 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,088 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Feb 2013 59,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,550 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,008 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 39,092 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 32,816 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,521 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 19,672 miles

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

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 BYL is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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