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EF54 AAE

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,147 mi
Last recorded40,147 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 AAE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 40,147 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 39,451 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 38,637 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 37,975 miles

Front power sterring pump poor

Pass 10 Dec 2021 37,367 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 36,649 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 36,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 35,017 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 33,971 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 32,921 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 31,805 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 30,659 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 29,460 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 26,859 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 24,894 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 23,211 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 21,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 17,616 miles

both front tyre outer side walls starting to crack

high pressure hose rubber mounting split on steering rack mounting bracket

Pass 12 Dec 2007 15,029 miles

both front tyres side walls starting to perish

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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EF54 AAE is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF54 AAE, 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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EF54 AAE is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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