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AU04 BFN

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,675 mi
Last recorded123,675 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 BFN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 123,675 miles

underbody corrosion on subframes and suspension

Fail 4 Jun 2018 123,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion on subframes and suspension

Pass 9 Jun 2017 123,077 miles

front sub fame is corroded

Fail 25 May 2017 122,975 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 119,328 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 119,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 111,545 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 111,545 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 104,222 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 104,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 93,993 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,432 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 83,430 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,140 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 59,034 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 59,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,501 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 45,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,258 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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AU04 BFN is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU04 BFN, 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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AU04 BFN is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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