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DG53 FFJ

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,166 mi
Last recorded128,166 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 FFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 128,166 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 128,166 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 113,621 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross membrane (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear axle corroded not seriously weakened

Fail 29 May 2017 113,621 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion cross membrane (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear axle corroded not seriously weakened

Pass 18 Jan 2016 104,265 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 104,265 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,905 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 89,500 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 78,088 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 68,551 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 59,940 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 54,309 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 51,390 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 48,443 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,390 miles

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

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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DG53 FFJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG53 FFJ, 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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DG53 FFJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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