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SH54 XLJ

2004 Honda Jazz

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,612 mi
Last recorded105,612 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 XLJ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 105,612 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2026 105,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 97,669 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 91,737 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 91,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lambda sensor not connected. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 85,592 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 85,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 81,551 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2022 81,551 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 78,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 78,344 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,441 miles

Coolant leak radiator

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 75,132 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 74,024 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 74,024 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,260 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,191 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 70,158 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 68,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight scratches to windscreen

Fail 29 Aug 2014 68,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to o/s/r rear panel / edge of boot floor

slight scratches to windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2013 66,911 miles

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

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 61,893 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,499 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 49,941 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 41,009 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,697 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 21,733 miles

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

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

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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SH54 XLJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SH54 XLJ, 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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SH54 XLJ is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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