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RY04 VBE

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,906 mi
Last recorded153,906 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 VBE
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 153,906 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 149,136 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 144,260 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 140,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 140,084 miles

Emissions unable to be completed too much exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 133,453 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 133,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 124,631 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 121,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 116,370 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 116,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 107,205 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 92,270 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 79,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,855 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 65,727 miles

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,934 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 52,996 miles

cuts in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,749 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

slight corrosion to coil springs

Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,945 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

high rear brake application 27%

nsf inner wheel rim damp

Fail 10 Jun 2009 30,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 24,571 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 18,191 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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RY04 VBE 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 83.3%.

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 RY04 VBE, 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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What year was RY04 VBE registered?

RY04 VBE is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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