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AU04 BHJ

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,882 mi
Last recorded81,882 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 BHJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 81,882 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 81,882 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 80,157 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 80,157 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,269 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,271 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 71,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 71,088 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 68,300 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 68,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 65,100 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,216 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 60,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 54,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 54,478 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 55,782 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 55,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Oct 2007 45,602 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,602 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 BHJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BHJ, 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 AU04 BHJ registered?

AU04 BHJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AU04 BHJ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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