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FD53 WFG

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,765 mi
Last recorded109,765 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 WFG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 109,765 miles

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

engine management lamp on

front subframe slightly damaged to nearside area

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

nerside front tyre weaaring on outer edge

Fail 22 Oct 2015 108,948 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

engine management fault lamp on

front subframe slightly damaged to nearside area

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 93,034 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 93,034 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)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,675 miles

front discs corroding

screw in n/s rear tyres

slight blow on exhaust front flexi

Pass 27 Sep 2012 73,521 miles

Airbag warning lamp is on

Both front tyres are worn smooth on inner edges close to the limit

Nearside rear tyre is worn on both edges close to the limit

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 73,499 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Airbag warning lamp is on

Both front tyres are worn smooth on inner edges close to the limit

Nearside rear tyre is worn on both edges close to the limit

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,503 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 70,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,238 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 66,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,406 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,788 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,991 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 48,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,349 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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FD53 WFG is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FD53 WFG, 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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FD53 WFG is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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