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FG52 NXJ

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,580 mi
Last recorded115,580 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 NXJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 115,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fanbelt slighty deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2013 115,580 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fanbelt slighty deteriorated

o/s wiper split on ends

Pass 20 Jan 2012 97,190 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2012 97,185 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2011 88,244 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front inner discs rusting

slight play in pedal box bush

slight seapage from rear of offside front cv boot

water making everything hard to check

Fail 10 Feb 2011 88,241 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front inner discs rusting

slight play in pedal box bush

slight seapage from rear of offside front cv boot

water making everything hard to check

Pass 10 Feb 2010 76,509 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid on minimum level

Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,999 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 65,998 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,672 miles

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 12 Feb 2007 48,947 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 46,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 33,906 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FG52 NXJ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 62,357 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 FG52 NXJ, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG52 NXJ registered?

FG52 NXJ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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