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BX04 ULF

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

117,323 mi
Last recorded117,323 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 ULF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2020 117,323 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake seized on

Pass 20 Mar 2019 112,314 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 112,314 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 106,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 106,708 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 101,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre void of tread on inside edge

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

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

Offside Front Tyre void of tread on inside edge

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 95,734 miles

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

movement/play in rear anti roll bar

nearside front and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 86,130 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

very slight cut in offside front bottom balljoint gaiter.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 86,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

very slight cut in offside front bottom balljoint gaiter.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 75,920 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted near side rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted off side rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front brake pipe corroded from master cylinder to flexi hose not significantly weakend at point where pipe goes through bulkhead, will require attention

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside number plate illuminates but is very dull

offside front brake pipe corroded from master cylinder to flexi hose not significantly weakend at point where pipe goes through bulkhead, will require attention

Fail 31 Mar 2014 75,920 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted near side rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted off side rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front brake pipe corroded from master cylinder to flexi hose not significantly weakend at point where pipe goes through bulkhead, will require attention

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside number plate illuminates but is very dull

offside front brake pipe corroded from master cylinder to flexi hose not significantly weakend at point where pipe goes through bulkhead, will require attention

Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,924 miles

all tyres require attention. nearside front badly worn on inner edge. offside front badly worn on inner edge. offside rear tyre less than 2mm. nearside rear tyre less than 3mm.

front brake pipes corroded through body grommets and would advise closer inspection/replacement.

front pads approx 75% worn at offside outer.

partial inspection of nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 66,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres require attention. nearside front badly worn on inner edge. offside front badly worn on inner edge. offside rear tyre less than 2mm. nearside rear tyre less than 3mm.

front brake pipes corroded through body grommets and would advise closer inspection/replacement.

front pads approx 75% worn at offside outer.

partial inspection of nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,779 miles

child seat fitted to near side rear unable to fully check seat and seatbelt

Fail 30 Mar 2012 57,779 miles

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

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

both front side lights dim but still illuminate

child seat fitted to near side rear unable to fully check seat and seatbelt

Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,740 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 47,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,404 miles

nearside front wiper blade starting to split on ends.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 36,404 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front wiper blade starting to split on ends.

Pass 21 Mar 2009 25,099 miles

approx 2mm left on front brake pads

Fail 20 Mar 2008 18,959 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,959 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 11,821 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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BX04 ULF is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 BX04 ULF, 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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BX04 ULF is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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