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RL53 USW

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,077 mi
Last recorded96,077 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 96,077 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

inner and outer sills corroded

osf door has bubbles of corrosion

under body surface rust

Fail 18 Oct 2025 96,077 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

inner and outer sills corroded

osf door has bubbles of corrosion

under body surface rust

Pass 1 Nov 2024 91,218 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2023 86,698 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface rust

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2023 86,622 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE worn inner edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2022 81,657 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 81,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 77,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 74,089 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 72,123 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm in tread

Rear brake discs worn corroded

Rear wiper rubber split

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 8 Nov 2018 70,731 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm in tread

Rear brake discs surface corrosion

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 23 Oct 2017 66,552 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 66,552 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 62,518 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 62,518 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,879 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,776 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 43,966 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 38,791 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,536 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,138 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,696 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 16,268 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 USW 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 79.2%.

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 USW, 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 USW is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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