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EX54 RVF

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,658 mi
Last recorded152,658 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 RVF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 152,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated glue together gaiter seeping from seam (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake effort only just met lower limit

vehicle chassis/suspension corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2024 152,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 148,414 miles

Inner & Outer sills showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front wheel slight play. Further investigation required.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle showing corrosion on underside

Pass 8 Jul 2022 145,715 miles

Inner & Outer sills showing corrosion

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

Vehicle showing corrosion on underside

Pass 4 Jun 2021 140,470 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 140,470 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 41,740 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019

work carried prior to mot new discs pads discs cv boots

Pass 23 Oct 2017 132,775 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 132,775 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 123,894 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 112,907 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,770 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

greese slightly leaking from offside inner cv boot

Fail 5 Nov 2014 91,769 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

greese slightly leaking from offside inner cv boot

oil level just above minimum

Pass 1 Nov 2013 84,271 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 84,271 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear center brake light is not working

Pass 17 Sep 2012 73,734 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

power steering pipes damp

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 14 Sep 2011 61,796 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,764 miles

both front outter c/v gaiters leaking grease from inner securing clips

front brake disc lipped

handbrake travel high

Pass 10 Aug 2010 50,745 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 41,761 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,824 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 25,438 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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EX54 RVF is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 EX54 RVF, 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 RVF is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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