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EF54 ACJ

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,961 mi
Last recorded117,961 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 117,961 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 115,609 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 112,415 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 6 Jan 2018 108,847 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 106,740 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 104,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 104,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 102,374 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 102,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 99,930 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 97,485 miles

n/s/r tyre very low on inside edge

Fail 27 Nov 2012 97,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

n/s/r tyre very low on inside edge

Pass 18 Nov 2011 94,810 miles

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

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

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)

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner areas of tread

slight bind present on o/s/f **

Fail 7 Nov 2011 94,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

Pass 25 Nov 2010 83,345 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sligfht leak from oil filter housing

slight leak from off side driveshaft oil seal

Pass 27 Nov 2009 68,481 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2009 68,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2008 54,700 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 40,858 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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EF54 ACJ 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 73.7%.

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 ACJ, 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 ACJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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