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EJ54 JXU

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,248 mi
Last recorded51,248 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 JXU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 51,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & PERISHED - 195/55/15V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2024 51,246 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & PERISHED - 195/55/15V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 47,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi, poorly repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2023 47,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded were it goes through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi, poorly repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 46,859 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 46,093 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2020 44,568 miles

rear tyres perishing #

Fail 27 Apr 2020 44,568 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear tyres perishing #

Pass 8 May 2019 43,024 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,264 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,175 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 35,041 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 33,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 29,788 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 29,788 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,367 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 26,367 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,192 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,778 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 22,778 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,390 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,979 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,804 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,879 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 JXU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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