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RL53 UJT

2004 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,712 mi
Last recorded79,712 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 UJT
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 79,712 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

under-body corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2024 76,009 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Sep 2024 76,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2023 73,211 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under body corrosion.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 69,176 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 69,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 66,268 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 66,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 63,235 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 63,233 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 59,862 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 59,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 55,483 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 55,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 52,432 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 52,429 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 48,032 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,184 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 40,210 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 40,210 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,199 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,918 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 25,256 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 20,692 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 15,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UJT is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RL53 UJT, 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 RL53 UJT registered?

RL53 UJT is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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