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FJ04 ZRP

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,233 mi
Last recorded104,233 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 ZRP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 104,233 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 104,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 101,528 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 101,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2024 94,868 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 94,860 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))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 87,408 miles

Central exhaust clamp slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 87,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central exhaust clamp slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 78,115 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 66,845 miles

exhaust slight blow

Pass 25 Nov 2020 66,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2019 60,237 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 60,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 39,551 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 28 Apr 2018 39,551 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 29 Apr 2017 30,775 miles

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

child seats fitted

power steering belt slipping

Pass 26 Apr 2016 25,554 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,384 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 21,361 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 9 May 2014 18,698 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 18,076 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 17,944 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 17,745 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 15,570 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,106 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 14,106 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,942 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 21 Feb 2007 9,603 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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FJ04 ZRP is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZRP, 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 ZRP is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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