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FG53 ZSR

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,829 mi
Last recorded86,829 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 ZSR
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 86,829 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 86,678 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 81,988 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 81,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2022 77,548 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 77,545 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 73,511 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 73,511 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,499 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 69,257 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,674 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 62,976 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corroded flex it cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust box damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2017 61,439 miles

exhaust middle box damaged but not blowing

Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,741 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,902 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 57,902 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 56,187 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,904 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,415 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 49,237 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,751 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 40,040 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 40,040 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 34,535 miles

front tyres are showing signs of wear on inside edges.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 28,358 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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FG53 ZSR is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FG53 ZSR, 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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FG53 ZSR is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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