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EJ04 JOH

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,669 mi
Last recorded68,669 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 JOH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 68,669 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 68,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 62,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible through gromit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexible to Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexible through gromit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible to Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 59,043 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall & edge of tread deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated on edges

Fail 31 May 2018 59,041 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall & edge of tread deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated on edges

Pass 26 May 2017 54,994 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 23 May 2017 54,983 miles

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

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

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,597 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn very low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 42,840 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 39,827 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 39,827 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brakes noisy but performance ok

Pass 30 May 2013 37,154 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 37,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 34,985 miles

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

front flexi fractured

Fail 7 Jun 2012 34,985 miles

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

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

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

front flexi fractured

Pass 25 May 2011 32,103 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 28,741 miles

Nearside 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 22 May 2009 25,175 miles

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

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

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

advise front tracking

Pass 30 May 2008 22,008 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 17,329 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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EJ04 JOH is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ04 JOH, 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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EJ04 JOH is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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