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EX54 RWJ

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,346 mi
Last recorded122,346 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 RWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 122,346 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 122,345 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 112,774 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre going bald on inner edge and has nail in tread, leaking and repairable

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Jul 2017 112,774 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre going bald on inner edge and has nail in tread, leaking and repairable

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Jul 2016 105,553 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

filler neck corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 105,553 miles

Emissions not tested dense black smoke emitted on acceleration (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

filler neck corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 98,307 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 98,307 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 88,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

general corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

gerneal corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2012 67,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake corrosion

general corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,943 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 22 Jul 2010 47,912 miles

rear tyres near limit

Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,863 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,753 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,700 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 21,700 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 RWJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EX54 RWJ, 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 RWJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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