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RL53 UTJ

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,986 mi
Last recorded94,986 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2021 94,986 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch and lower outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Aug 2020 92,711 miles

General suspension bushes worn

General underbody heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 89,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded slight corrosion to fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to wheel arch

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

Offside Rear slight corrosion to wheel arch

Pass 16 Aug 2018 83,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake 17% close to minimum requirements

Rear axle beam corroding advise attention

advise attention to corrosion on rear wheel arches

boot floor corroding advise attention

fuel filler pipes corroded advise attention

Fail 16 Aug 2018 83,582 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroding advise attention

advise attention to corrosion on rear wheel arches

boot floor corroding advise attention

fuel filler pipes corroded advise attention

Pass 10 Aug 2017 77,373 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 77,371 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s n/s head light lens deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2016 71,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

low effort park brake 16%

rear discs pitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 65,002 miles

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

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

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

advise attention to corrosion on rear floor pan

Fail 10 Aug 2015 64,995 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

advise attention to corrosion on rear floor pan

Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,642 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front tyres worn on edge

n/s wiper blade deteriated

Pass 14 Aug 2013 54,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 50,021 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 44,406 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 44,404 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,112 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 37,518 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,518 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 32,478 miles

advise new brakes fitted to rear

Pass 30 Jan 2008 22,464 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 30 Jan 2008 22,464 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Jan 2007 14,345 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 UTJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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