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EJ54 JYE

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,164 mi
Last recorded135,164 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 135,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering cup (2.3.3b)

coolant leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 125,510 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 125,510 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 116,267 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 116,264 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 100,388 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 86,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number loose but not insecure

rear hatch catch/handle stiff

Pass 13 Oct 2010 73,337 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly stepped and wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre slightly stepped

Pass 13 Oct 2009 60,451 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,972 miles

front brake pads getting worn

Pass 17 Oct 2007 33,965 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 JYE is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JYE, 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 EJ54 JYE registered?

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

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