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RF04 SZV

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,332 mi
Last recorded91,332 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 SZV
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2025 91,332 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced nearside sill corroded through within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear back axle corroded

middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 87,320 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle and attached suspension arms are corroded - OK at the present time (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The auxiliary drive belt is severely cracked and perished - needs attention - Note this is not an MOT testable item

Fail 16 Oct 2024 87,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam - head light has been cleaned (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Dip beam - Head lamp has been cleaned (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle and attached suspension arms are corroded - OK at the present time (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The auxiliary drive belt is severely cracked and perished - needs attention - Note this is not an MOT testable item

Pass 23 Oct 2023 76,959 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 76,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 72,951 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 71,358 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 67,891 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both headlamp images poor

Fail 31 Mar 2021 67,889 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both headlamp images poor

Pass 17 Jul 2019 61,313 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 58,329 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 58,233 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,265 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 55,265 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 51,338 miles

hand brake efficiency 17%

rear number plate loose

Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,554 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 46,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,032 miles

rear pads low

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,829 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 25 Apr 2012 35,314 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,313 miles

rear tyres showing cracks between treads

unable to see inboard brake pads

Pass 22 Apr 2010 27,709 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,701 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Fail 22 Apr 2009 23,701 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,987 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,585 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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RF04 SZV 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 69.2%.

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 RF04 SZV, 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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RF04 SZV is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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