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EX54 PSU

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

95,129 mi
Last recorded95,129 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 PSU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2025 95,129 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front, also light output low (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

suspension components corroded and under - body

Pass 6 Jul 2022 89,250 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 89,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2021 85,040 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 85,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 81,804 miles

Exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 81,804 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 78,388 miles

Exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2019 78,388 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,188 miles

Front Front tyres worn on the edges and perishing

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing.

Fail 27 Jun 2018 74,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Front tyres worn on the edges and perishing

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,209 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,874 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 66,874 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 60,101 miles

Exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 Jul 2015 60,101 miles

Exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 28 May 2015 59,539 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 50,344 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,845 miles

n/s wiper blade beginning to perish.

Fail 31 May 2013 45,740 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s wiper blade beginning to perish.

Pass 11 May 2012 37,776 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2012 37,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 25,985 miles

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

airbag light on.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 31,601 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 22,629 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,838 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 11,317 miles

Nearside Front 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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EX54 PSU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 EX54 PSU, 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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EX54 PSU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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