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EJ04 XSE

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

68,914 mi
Last recorded68,914 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 68,914 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF + OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 67,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Nov 2023 66,116 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 64,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 60,951 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 58,522 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 53,166 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 50,386 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing

rear number plate faded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 50,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing

rear number plate faded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 47,039 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,623 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,506 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2014 35,833 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 33,657 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,361 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 28,040 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 May 2010 24,165 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 21,086 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 17,339 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 12,384 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 XSE 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 95%.

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 EJ04 XSE, 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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What year was EJ04 XSE registered?

EJ04 XSE is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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