2005 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · RN54 XEH
2005 Honda Jazz (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 136,822 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2021. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA JAZZ
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RN54 XEH Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2020
- 136,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN54 XEH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Honda Jazz (RN54 XEH) between January 2008 and October 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
RN54 XEH Mileage History
- 25/01/200823,716 mi
- 23/01/200942,624 mi+18,908 mi
- 24/09/200952,534 mi+9,910 mi
- 22/09/201061,410 mi+8,876 mi
- 23/09/201167,140 mi+5,730 mi
- 20/09/201272,834 mi+5,694 mi
- 09/09/201381,277 mi+8,443 mi
- 16/09/201492,133 mi+10,856 mi
- 16/09/201492,133 mi
- 08/10/2015101,215 mi+9,082 mi
- 08/10/2015101,215 mi
- 12/10/2016114,029 mi+12,814 mi
- 12/10/2016114,043 mi+14 mi
- 14/10/2017118,014 mi+3,971 mi
- 11/10/2018122,955 mi+4,941 mi
- 07/10/2019127,454 mi+4,499 mi
- 05/10/2020136,822 mi+9,368 mi
Average of roughly 8,909 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Jazz Mk1
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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