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BX04 ZHF

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,407 mi
Last recorded55,407 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 ZHF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 55,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 54,230 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 54,027 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2024 52,226 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 51,608 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 50,761 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 50,761 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering malfunctioning belt loose (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 49,496 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 49,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,544 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 48,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 46,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre has surface cracking on outer tread

Fail 4 Mar 2019 46,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre has surface cracking on outer tread

Pass 15 Feb 2018 45,062 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 42,654 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 42,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 394,528 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint flanges have heavy corrosion

nearside rear tyre wall has light cracking

offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes have corrosion

offside rear outer tyre wall heavy cracking

Fail 8 Mar 2016 394,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

centre to rear exhaust joint flanges have heavy corrosion

nearside rear tyre wall has light cracking

offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes have corrosion

offside rear outer tyre wall heavy cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,689 miles

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

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

offsde rear tyre side wall spltting

Fail 6 Mar 2015 35,689 miles

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

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

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

offsde rear tyre side wall spltting

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 31,740 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing and worn on inner edges [stepped up tread area]

Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,740 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing and worn on inner edges [stepped up tread area]

Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,641 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 26,413 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

can not fully inspect front inner pads ,suspect low

front brake discs worn

front outer pads [o/s ] 2mm to 3mm

Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,413 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

can not fully inspect front inner pads ,suspect low

front brake discs worn

front outer pads [o/s ] 2mm to 3mm

Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,905 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs slighly worn

Pass 2 Mar 2010 21,203 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,010 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,840 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 11,259 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 ZHF is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZHF, 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 ZHF is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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