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SM54 FWL

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,882 mi
Last recorded136,882 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 FWL
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 136,882 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 136,229 miles

some wear front suspension strut top mountings

Fail 10 Jan 2025 136,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

radiator lower hose clip seriously corroded

some wear front suspension strut top mountings

Pass 12 Jan 2024 134,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 133,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 131,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 127,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper top mount play

Offside Front Upper top mount play

Pass 11 Dec 2019 118,363 miles

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

Rear discs worn

Pass 5 Dec 2018 106,057 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 98,091 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 95,732 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 95,732 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 91,016 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 87,692 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 87,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 73,866 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,305 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 54,727 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside front road wheel not the same pattern as the other three wheels but has the correct tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2012 54,727 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside front road wheel not the same pattern as the other three wheels but has the correct tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2010 47,279 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 47,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,279 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 47,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,000 miles

Offside front -to rear metal brake pipe corroded at brake hose union ,( marked ).

Slight brake bind nearside rear.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre close/or on wear bars.

Slight bind both rear brakes .

Pass 5 Dec 2007 24,355 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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SM54 FWL is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SM54 FWL, 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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SM54 FWL is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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