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RL53 UKY

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,753 mi
Last recorded104,753 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 UKY
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 104,753 miles

Both front brake pipes becoming corroded.

Both o/s and n/s sills corroded.

Both o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms (rear bushes) perished.

Front brake pads have 3000 miles remaining approximately (difficult to inspect)

Headlights clouded.

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Rear axle corroded.

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

n/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play/knocking.

o/s/r coil spring corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 17 Sep 2024 98,923 miles

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

Nearside Front lower arm, rear bush perished

Offside Front lower arm, rear bush perished

head lights cloudy

nearside and offside sills corroded

rear axle corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2024 98,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Front lower arm, rear bush perished

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

Offside Front lower arm, rear bush perished

head lights cloudy

nearside and offside sills corroded

rear axle corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 93,517 miles

both front strut top mounts have slight play

both rear inner sills/floor becoming corroded

n.s outer sill becoming corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2023 93,487 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessively corroded in middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front strut top mounts have slight play

both rear inner sills/floor becoming corroded

n.s outer sill becoming corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 89,436 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Headlights clouded.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge/worn close to limit.

o/s/f top strut mount has slight play.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 20 Sep 2021 85,969 miles

Headlights clouded.

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

n/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit.

o/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 20 Sep 2021 85,969 miles

Headlights clouded.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

n/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit.

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 22 Sep 2020 83,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower arm,rear bushes perished

Fail 17 Sep 2020 83,262 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower arm,rear bushes perished

Pass 27 Sep 2019 79,724 miles

both front headlamps lenses becoming faded and beam patterns poor

front to o.s rear brake hose,brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,678 miles

both headlamp lenses becoming clouded

front to o.s rear brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 66,217 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe becoming corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

exhaust system corroded

head light lenses cloudy

Pass 29 Jul 2016 60,424 miles

both headlamp lenses becoming faded

front to o.s rear brake hose,brake pipe becoming corroded

mid exhaust has slight leak

Pass 27 Jul 2015 53,614 miles

front to o.s rear brake hose,brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 47,260 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 46,404 miles

centre brake light inop

Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,883 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,152 miles

damage to body work

Pass 23 Dec 2010 32,087 miles

damage to body work all over more so on the rear

rear side walls on the tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Dec 2009 26,799 miles

NEARSIDE REAR WING/LIGHT LENS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

SMALL CUT IN TREAD OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 18 Dec 2008 22,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 18,586 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 12,047 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 UKY is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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