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EU04 JCY

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,293 mi
Last recorded110,293 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 JCY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 110,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 110,293 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 110,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner ball joint inside rack (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre is getting on inner edges,

Pass 16 Mar 2016 95,845 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Slight power steering fluid leak from pipe/hose

Fail 16 Mar 2016 95,845 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Slight power steering fluid leak from pipe/hose

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,828 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 68,697 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

Fail 7 Mar 2014 68,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,464 miles

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

slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some wear on front brake discs

Fail 22 Feb 2011 49,112 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,112 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,981 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,807 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 29,481 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,481 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 22,320 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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EU04 JCY is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EU04 JCY, 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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EU04 JCY is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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