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BX54 SXZ

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,756 mi
Last recorded52,756 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 SXZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 52,756 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 50,336 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material boarder line pass (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 48,253 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 48,253 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 47,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on front and rear suspension components and prescribed mounting areas.

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside rear trailing arm prescribed mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 47,044 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm, front mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on front and rear suspension components and prescribed mounting areas.

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 45,201 miles

Corrosion on all front and rear suspension components.

Corrosion on offside and nearside sills and wheel arches.

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 44,287 miles

Corrosion on all front and rear suspension components.

Corrosion to sills/wheel arches.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexy-hose union. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 42,756 miles

Corrosion on all front and rear suspension components.

Corrosion on offside and nearside outer sills.

Corrosion to nearside rear sill/wheel arch. Paint starting to bubble.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near to brake flexy-hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,558 miles

Corrosion to front lower arms.

Corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch.

Damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre.

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

Nearside front seat belt starting to fray.

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

Oil film on nearside front suspension leg.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 38,892 miles

Damage to nearside front seat belt webbing.

Fail 31 Jul 2017 38,890 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Damage to nearside front seat belt webbing.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 37,040 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 35,028 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 33,766 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,155 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 30,453 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 28,724 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 26,674 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,790 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 23,240 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 23,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,500 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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BX54 SXZ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BX54 SXZ, 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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BX54 SXZ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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