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EJ54 FYA

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,837 mi
Last recorded114,837 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 FYA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 114,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Rear light cluster damaged but not showing white light

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 108,349 miles

Front Front subframe corroded.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear subframe corroded.

Fail 26 Mar 2019 108,349 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded within 30cm of rear steering arm. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded within 30cm of rear steering arm. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Front subframe corroded.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 102,914 miles

Body has slight corrosion body has damaged to nearside rear door, front bumper and to the offside the vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine management light on

Fail 28 Mar 2018 102,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion body has damaged to nearside rear door, front bumper and to the offside the vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine management light on

Fail 20 Feb 2018 102,721 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outside

Pass 18 Mar 2017 91,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 91,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 78,872 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 78,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 68,612 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside

Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,500 miles

front exhaust flexy section is deterioated & has slight leaks.

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm & inner edge of tread is worn smooth (recommend replace).

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm & part of centre of tread is worn smooth (recommend replace).

offside front tyre inner edge of tread is worn.

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm (recommend replace).

Fail 7 Feb 2014 59,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexy section is deterioated & has slight leaks.

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm & inner edge of tread is worn smooth (recommend replace).

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm & part of centre of tread is worn smooth (recommend replace).

offside front tyre inner edge of tread is worn.

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm (recommend replace).

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,040 miles

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)

exhaust back box to middle section joint is corroded

front wiper blades are slightly smearing

Pass 20 Jan 2012 50,238 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 44,462 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 36,338 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 29,442 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 24,044 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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EJ54 FYA is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EJ54 FYA, 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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EJ54 FYA is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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