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FJ04 GGU

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,002 mi
Last recorded125,002 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 GGU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 125,002 miles

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

Oil leak

both front CV boots perishing slightly

corrosion to front brake discs

slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 16 Feb 2012 125,002 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front CV boots perishing slightly

corrosion to front brake discs

slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 25 Feb 2011 109,483 miles

Oil leak

noise from belt side of engine

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

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

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

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

rear number plate becoming deteriorated

slight play in nsr anti roll bar D bush

slight play in osr anti roll bar D bush

Fail 16 Feb 2011 109,139 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

noise from belt side of engine

rear number plate becoming deteriorated

slight play in nsr anti roll bar D bush

slight play in osr anti roll bar D bush

Pass 24 Feb 2010 93,226 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

osf tyre at 2mm on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2010 93,226 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

air bag light on

nsf brake binding slightly

nsf brake disc becoming worn

osf tyre at 2mm on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2009 76,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs becoming worn

nsf tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

oil leak on engine

rattling noise from auxilary belt area

rear number plate becoming insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2009 76,305 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs becoming worn

nsf tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

oil leak on engine

rattling noise from auxilary belt area

rear number plate becoming insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,426 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 58,491 miles

Air bag light on permanently

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2007 58,491 miles

Air bag light on permanently

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Hyundai Matrix reliability report

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FJ04 GGU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FJ04 GGU, 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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FJ04 GGU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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