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EJ54 LVN

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,100 mi
Last recorded67,100 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 67,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill edges corroded rear wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 65,549 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

knocking on front nothing found at time of test

offside and nearside front chassis rails corroded

offside front suspension arm corroded

offside front wishbone bush starting to unbond

rear brake pipe corroded and covered in grease

rear suspension parts corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

sill edges corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2017

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended front wishbone bush rear bush in arm (2.4.F.3)

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

all rear suspension parts very heavily corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front subframe very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front chassis rails very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front suspension arms heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear outer wheel arches very heavily corroded

offside front wishbone bush unbonding

play in front ball joints

Fail 21 Jan 2017

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all rear suspension parts very heavily corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front subframe very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front chassis rails very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front suspension arms heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear outer wheel arches very heavily corroded

offside front wishbone bush unbonding

play in front ball joints

Pass 16 Jan 2016 62,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 62,843 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 60,946 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,419 miles

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

rear chassis showing slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,541 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 54,537 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

engine management light on

engine oil very low

some wirring fouling with drive shaft

Pass 1 Aug 2011 45,954 miles

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

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

ns rack boot wet unable to see source

rear tyres wearing on edge also have light cracks

Fail 1 Aug 2011 45,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

ns rack boot wet unable to see source

rear tyres wearing on edge also have light cracks

Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,066 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,116 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 LVN is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LVN, 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 LVN is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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