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RJ05 OTR

2005 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,958 mi
Last recorded75,958 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Jazz60,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 OTR
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 75,958 miles

Front top strut mounts both sides slight play

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 75,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front top strut mounts both sides slight play

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 74,311 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 74,311 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 72,905 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 72,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 69,618 miles

hand brake efforts

Fail 4 Jan 2023 69,618 miles

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

hand brake efforts

o/s image on the limit

Pass 20 Dec 2021 66,223 miles

n/s headlight lens

Pass 22 Dec 2020 63,613 miles

both headlight lenses

Pass 23 Dec 2019 61,907 miles

both rear tyres heavy ageing inner treads

Fail 23 Dec 2019 61,907 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres heavy ageing inner treads

o/s headlight lens

Pass 27 Dec 2018 58,388 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 58,380 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 Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 53,448 miles

both headlight lenses

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge otl

Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,922 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,386 miles

n/s/r pads low

Pass 30 Jun 2014 40,401 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,085 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,837 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,390 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,288 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 19,643 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RJ05 OTR is a 2005 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Honda Jazz models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 60,676 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 RJ05 OTR, 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 21 years old, this Honda Jazz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ05 OTR registered?

RJ05 OTR is a 2005 Honda Jazz, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is RJ05 OTR safe to buy?

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