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RL04 YCW

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,421 mi
Last recorded111,421 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 YCW
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 111,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 110,972 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 1.5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 110,972 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength MARKED YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength MARKED YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 1.5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 110,121 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TRAILING ARMS BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 110,121 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TRAILING ARMS BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 108,954 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Aug 2022 107,640 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 107,640 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 105,976 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting has a slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 105,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 104,607 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 104,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both washers (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 104,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 104,258 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 103,229 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2016 97,038 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 91,086 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 84,662 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,494 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 75,488 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,002 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 53,169 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,364 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,135 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 26,194 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 19,285 miles

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

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 YCW 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 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCW, 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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RL04 YCW is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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