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BU04 JWM

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,976 mi
Last recorded41,976 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 JWM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 41,976 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section from flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 32,545 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 32,545 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 32,527 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 31,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 30,636 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steel pipe into rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlight lens deteriorated / damaged

both rear tyres have splits/cracks in tread area [whole circumference of tyres]

Pass 8 Jul 2016 29,485 miles

Offside Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 29,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,263 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 28,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,907 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 26,906 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 24,924 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,414 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 22,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 19,757 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,399 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 17,715 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 17,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 15,361 miles

all four tyres,outer sidewalls have cracks/small splits present recommend replacement in near future

Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,065 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 11,165 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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BU04 JWM is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BU04 JWM, 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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BU04 JWM is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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