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RL53 UPJ

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,136 mi
Last recorded43,136 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 43,136 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 43,033 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 42,787 miles

battery loose but cant fall from upright position.

Pass 22 Mar 2023 42,005 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 41,038 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2020 41,018 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

Pass 5 Jun 2019 40,317 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 39,604 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 38,758 miles

BOTH front tyres worn low on the outer shoulder

BOTH rear tyres are cracked and perishing

Nearside front road wheel outer bead rim is damaged

Pass 26 May 2016 37,848 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Fail 26 May 2016 37,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 May 2015 36,317 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 36,317 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 28,588 miles

Nearside rear tyre just starting to perish on edge of tread.

Pass 7 May 2013 25,827 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 24,561 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 21,254 miles

near side front wheel has dent to innere edge.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 19,033 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 16,022 miles

near side and off side front tyres worn to limit on outer edge.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 13,629 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 10,886 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 UPJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

RL53 UPJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is RL53 UPJ safe to buy?

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