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EJ54 LCU

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,328 mi
Last recorded118,328 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 LCU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 118,328 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 118,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 114,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 109,296 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front and offside front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 109,283 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen nearside front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front and offside front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 104,915 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front outer (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2018 104,912 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint offside front lower (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front outer (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 100,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 95,994 miles

Coolant leak.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 21 May 2016 95,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 90,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 85,357 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 85,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 78,083 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 78,049 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 May 2012 71,108 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 62,273 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 52,835 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2010 52,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 41,950 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 30,008 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)

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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EJ54 LCU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LCU, 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 LCU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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