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DX04 LHR

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,300 mi
Last recorded98,300 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 LHR
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 98,300 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 93,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 93,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 91,085 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 90,831 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 90,776 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 84,870 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 79,458 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 79,458 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,874 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 73,874 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,185 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 70,159 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,577 miles

Front brake application uneven.

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

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

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)

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

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

Slight leak from power steering pipe.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,790 miles

Both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded.

Front brake application uneven.

O/S/R shock leaking.

Slight leak from power steering pipe.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 61,790 miles

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

Both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded.

Front brake application uneven.

O/S/R shock leaking.

Slight leak from power steering pipe.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,612 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 58,609 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,949 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 54,949 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,591 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 50,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,472 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 41,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,970 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,755 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 21,755 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 11,203 miles

steering column u/j joint noisey

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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DX04 LHR is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DX04 LHR, 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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DX04 LHR is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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