2004 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · FG54 BPU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 14 October 2025 at 54,564 miles. However, the maintenance trend has shifted from stable to worsening over the last three years. While the car previously passed tests with minimal issues, the October 2025 test followed a failure on 13 October 2025 that highlighted significant neglect. The tester flagged excessively worn lower suspension arm pins and ball joints, play in the anti-roll bar linkages, and perishing tyres. The mileage is exceptionally low for a twenty-two-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,480 miles per year. The record shows a very consistent, low-use pattern, moving from 30,940 miles in September 2012 to 54,564 miles in October 2025. Such low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear from friction. This is evident in the recent failure caused by perishing tyres and worn suspension bushes, which typically harden and crack when a vehicle spends long periods stationary. A buyer must scrutinize the chassis and underbody for corrosion. The October 2025 pass noted surface corrosion due to age, which is common for this era of Honda Jazz but requires verification to ensure it has not progressed to structural rust. The suspension history is a primary concern. The October 2023 test at 52,922 miles already noted worn suspension arm pins and bushes as advisories, yet these were not addressed until they became failures two years later. Inspect the headlamp lenses and windscreen. The October 2025 failure cited severely reduced light output due to cloudy lenses and a product on the glass, while the October 2024 test noted a damaged windscreen. These recurring cosmetic and visibility issues, combined with the delayed suspension repairs, suggest a reactive approach to maintenance rather than a proactive one. Check all rubber seals and tyre sidewalls for further signs of age-related perishing.