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RD53 BYM

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,497 mi
Last recorded93,497 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 93,497 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Sep 2023 93,290 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 91,606 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 91,605 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 84,350 miles

Both front brake disc back plates corroded

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

Majority of vehicle from underneath is covered in under seal including all suspension components

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 84,349 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Both front brake disc back plates corroded

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

Majority of vehicle from underneath is covered in under seal including all suspension components

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 77,974 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 69,291 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 59,467 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 59,455 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 50,279 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at union with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 50,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at union with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front ABS sensor wire insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 42,739 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 42,739 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,491 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 37,491 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 32,405 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 28,217 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 24,988 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 24,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 22,157 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,157 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,134 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 20,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2009 20,079 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 14,326 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 14,326 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 7,825 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 BYM 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 BYM, 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 BYM is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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