2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Honda Jazz MOT pass rate and common faults

10,488 MOT tests in 2024. 53.6% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time53.6%
Failed or needed repairs46.4%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,488 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.0%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.9%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    476 marked dangerous
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.4%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics32.7%
  2. Brakes27.1%
  3. Suspension22.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks14.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.4%
  6. Body & chassis8.9%
  7. Tyres6.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.4%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Honda Jazz?

In 2024, 53.6% of 2004 Honda Jazz cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,488 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Honda Jazz?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Honda Jazz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).