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EJ04 XLC

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,058 mi
Last recorded106,058 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 106,058 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2017 92,782 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 79,178 miles

Rear slight exhaust leak rear section

Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,989 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,306 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 69,022 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 69,022 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 68,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,508 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 64,508 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,417 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 49,184 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

Fail 3 Nov 2010 49,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 47,710 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)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 47,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,635 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 28,625 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)

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 XLC is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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