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DX54 LHT

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

82,135 mi
Last recorded82,135 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 LHT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 82,135 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides front ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 80,627 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 80,627 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre exhaust box leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured Top mount collapsed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front back disc plate corroded

Offside Rear wheel slightly sticking

Pass 27 Dec 2017 73,320 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Dec 2017 73,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Dec 2016 67,699 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 67,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre inner edge very worn

Pass 10 Dec 2015 61,011 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Both rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

OSR tyre has radial cracks between the tread

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre worn bald & deflated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 61,011 miles

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

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Both rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

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

OSR tyre has radial cracks between the tread

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre worn bald & deflated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 55,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 48,215 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,882 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 44,882 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 38,840 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 38,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,430 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 31,430 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,738 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 24,736 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 20,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,833 miles

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

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

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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DX54 LHT is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DX54 LHT, 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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DX54 LHT is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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