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RL04 JBY

2004 Honda Jazz

Green Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,006 mi
Last recorded86,006 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 JBY
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 86,006 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 85,873 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 81,215 miles

Only o/s/r has new pads and disc fitted, so only half a set has been fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2024 81,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Only o/s/r has new pads and disc fitted, so only half a set has been fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2023 76,588 miles

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

Offside Front top shock absorber mount slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 76,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front top shock absorber mount slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,040 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 72,684 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 72,683 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,975 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 69,521 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 66,147 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 62,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,865 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,226 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 15 Jun 2015 55,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2014 51,209 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 51,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 47,769 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 47,769 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,727 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 43,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 39,575 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 34,916 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 34,916 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,643 miles

front pads low

Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,013 miles

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads low?

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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RL04 JBY is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Green with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RL04 JBY, 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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What year was RL04 JBY registered?

RL04 JBY is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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