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RL53 HPY

2004 Honda Jazz

Green Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,179 mi
Last recorded52,179 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 HPY
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 52,179 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body floor corroded

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body floor corroded

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 1 Apr 2025 48,796 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 44,385 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 43,001 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 42,408 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2020 40,324 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,988 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 37,660 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 35,737 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 32,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre cracking slightly

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 15 Apr 2016 32,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre cracking slightly

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 32,553 miles

O/S/F tyre is perishing/cracking on inner shoulder, although not exposing any cords.

Fail 29 Dec 2014 32,553 miles

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

O/S/F tyre is perishing/cracking on inner shoulder, although not exposing any cords.

Fail 7 Nov 2012 32,485 miles

Both rear and O/S/F tyres are perishing on shoulders and outer sidewalls.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 32,485 miles

Both rear and O/S/F tyres are perishing on shoulders and outer sidewalls.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 31,141 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 285,558 miles

Both rear and O/S/F tyres are perishing on outer sidewalls.

Cut in outer sidewall of N/S/R tyre not deep enough to expose ply or cords.

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 285,558 miles

Both rear and O/S/F tyres are perishing on outer sidewalls.

Cut in outer sidewall of N/S/R tyre not deep enough to expose ply or cords.

Fail 2 Dec 2009 25,211 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 25,211 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 21,252 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 17,837 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 14,414 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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RL53 HPY is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Green with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 RL53 HPY, 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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RL53 HPY is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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