Honda Jazz (2004)
2004 Honda Jazz
CarHunch analysed 24,629 real MOT records for the 2004 Honda Jazz. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Honda Jazz falls slightly short of the UK average with a 77.4% pass rate, but the real concern is that 42.1% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—nearly double the typical rate. This suggests structural or safety issues are more common than you'd want in a nearly two-decade-old used buy.
At 63,400 miles median mileage, these Jazzes have been relatively well-looked-after, yet they're still accumulating an average of 4.69 failures and 27.7 advisories per test. Before purchasing, get a full independent inspection focusing on the safety-critical areas where defects have clustered—suspension, steering, and brakes are worth particular scrutiny.
What to check before buying a 2004 Honda Jazz
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 42.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 24,600 | 77.4% | 4.7 |
| Diesel (0%) | 14 | 80% | 4 |
| Other (0%) | 12 | 77.8% | 1.5 |
| LPG (0%) | 2 | 80.9% | 3.5 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Honda Jazz vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Honda Jazz vehicles fall between 48,029 and 80,272 miles.
2004 Honda Jazz — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 8,900 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (38% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2004 Honda Jazz
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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57.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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55.1%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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51.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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46.2%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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41.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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37.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.1%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.
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