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RL53 USZ

2004 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

139,611 mi
Last recorded139,611 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 USZ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 139,611 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 139,410 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

n/s/f outer sill damaged.

Pass 20 Jun 2023 134,983 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 134,983 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 134,939 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

unable to inspect rear seat belts

Pass 28 Feb 2022 130,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 130,750 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 125,594 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 121,725 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 121,725 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 114,923 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 104,671 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced N/S and O/S (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2018 104,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust rear tail pipe corroded at flange

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced N/S and O/S (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2017 92,058 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,241 miles

headlamps lenes slight deterioated

Pass 4 Mar 2015 73,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both Headlamps deteriorated but light output not seriously reduced

Fail 4 Mar 2015 73,239 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,193 miles

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

Slight play in Offside front Top Mount

Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,787 miles

Offside front upper strut mount has slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2012 43,331 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,049 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,388 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,782 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,658 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 13,747 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 USZ is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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