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AE54 LEJ

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,733 mi
Last recorded86,733 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 LEJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 86,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 78,800 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 72,398 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 66,643 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 61,041 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 56,357 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 52,317 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 48,324 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 44,295 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 39,678 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 33,399 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 27,481 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 22,914 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 19,444 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 17,349 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 14,888 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 14,888 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 11,896 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 9,281 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 9,185 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2007 6,147 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Matrix?

Based on 303,058 MOT tests across 19,663 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,289
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
19,663
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,749
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,166
position lamp(s) not working 5,875
Registration plate lamp not working 5,304
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AE54 LEJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 57,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Matrix fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE54 LEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Matrix typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE54 LEJ registered?

AE54 LEJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is AE54 LEJ safe to buy?

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