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RL53 UPK

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,176 mi
Last recorded106,176 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 106,176 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 106,176 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 105,024 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 103,458 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 101,146 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 101,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 98,012 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 94,152 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 91,869 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 88,020 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 88,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,122 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 84,122 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 79,539 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,092 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 75,090 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,278 miles

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

Rear tyres showing signs of deteoriation.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 70,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear tyres showing signs of deteoriation.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,686 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,788 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 49,401 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,429 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,122 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,257 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,512 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,717 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 UPK 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 RL53 UPK, 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 UPK is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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