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EX54 SWJ

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,807 mi
Last recorded85,807 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 85,807 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 85,796 miles

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

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

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

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,527 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 78,327 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,887 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread slightly stepped

rear centre seatbelt de-tached from anchor point [vehicle still meets minimum seatbelt requirement]

Pass 20 Apr 2010 57,723 miles

Oil leak

slight damp on power steering pipe

Fail 20 Apr 2010 57,723 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

slight damp on power steering pipe

Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,121 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,393 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,018 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 SWJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SWJ, 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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What year was EX54 SWJ registered?

EX54 SWJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is EX54 SWJ safe to buy?

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