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YR02 GCY

2002 Honda Jazz

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

247,788 mi
Last recorded247,788 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Jazz68,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 GCY
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2025 247,788 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2024 233,861 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 233,861 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 217,094 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 217,094 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 199,916 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 182,566 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 166,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 141,998 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 125,101 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 115,103 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 110,627 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 110,627 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 104,377 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 97,987 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 91,242 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 85,134 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,123 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear.

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam tested ok.

n/s/f 7 o/s/f lower wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate (cracking & going soft due to age)no excess play.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 68,496 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 68,492 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 May 2009 58,304 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 47,954 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,464 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,011 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 23,487 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 23,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YR02 GCY is a 2002 Honda Jazz in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Honda Jazz models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 68,136 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 YR02 GCY, 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 24 years old, this Honda Jazz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR02 GCY registered?

YR02 GCY is a 2002 Honda Jazz, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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The MOT history for YR02 GCY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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