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FJ54 NFA

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

32,265 mi
Last recorded32,265 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 NFA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 32,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

suspention and steering components corrodded

Fail 24 Jan 2025 32,265 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

suspention and steering components corrodded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 31,712 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 30,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 27,974 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 27,530 miles

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

under body corrosion.

Pass 19 Dec 2018 26,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 23,358 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 23,009 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 22,800 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 22,366 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 21,710 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 21,000 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 20,204 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 18,461 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 18,314 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 16,726 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,342 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2007 10,751 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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FJ54 NFA is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FJ54 NFA, 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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FJ54 NFA is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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