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RL53 USP

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,417 mi
Last recorded96,417 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 96,417 miles

General surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Underside of vehicle covered in Underseal

Pass 16 Jan 2025 92,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underbody undersealed

Fail 16 Jan 2025 92,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underbody undersealed

Pass 20 Jan 2024 90,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON TESTABLE ITEMS BRAKES,SUSPENSION,STEERING,CHASSIS

Fail 19 Jan 2024 90,033 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON TESTABLE ITEMS BRAKES,SUSPENSION,STEERING,CHASSIS

Pass 18 Jan 2023 87,652 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL HOSES CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL CORRDED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 84,926 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 83,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased in places (1.1.11 (c))

cannot see some brake pads clearly to assess wear

lots of surface corrosion under car but not yet to excess

Pass 14 Jan 2020 82,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes greased near flexi hose unions. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 82,419 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes greased near flexi hose unions. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 79,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorating / splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion in various places … not yet excessive

Fail 23 Jan 2019 79,446 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorating / splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s blade is split …. both blades frozen rigid (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade u/s

surface corrosion in various places … not yet excessive

Pass 30 Jan 2018 75,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and various other brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 75,735 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and various other brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 72,689 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 70,885 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 65,616 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 65,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 60,422 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 56,298 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 50,108 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,946 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,227 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 32,717 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,178 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 18,080 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 USP 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 USP, 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 USP is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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