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BC53 AKO

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,322 mi
Last recorded65,322 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 AKO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2025 65,322 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively deteriorated spliting (both front) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system rear end (front to rear) (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end (front to rear)corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 63,048 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 63,005 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 60,204 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 60,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 56,971 miles

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer c v gaiters cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 55,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front outer C V boots cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2020 55,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front outer C V boots cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2019 51,861 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2019 51,861 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2018 48,254 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2017 43,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn

Fail 2 Feb 2017 43,776 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn

power steering fluid level low

Pass 3 Feb 2016 35,765 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre inner edge worn

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 1 Dec 2014 28,180 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 27,906 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 27,520 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 27,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 26,430 miles

Power steering fluid weap from pipe

Pass 3 Jan 2012 24,279 miles

Damage to nearside

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 21,509 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to nearside

Pass 19 Jan 2011 21,509 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to nearside

Pass 30 Jan 2010 18,850 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 16,260 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 13,566 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 9,380 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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BC53 AKO is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BC53 AKO, 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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BC53 AKO is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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