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FJ54 NFO

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,559 mi
Last recorded98,559 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 NFO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 98,559 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 98,559 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL X2 (6.1.B.2)

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 96,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 94,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill & arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 91,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 91,548 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 89,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

boot lid hard to open

Fail 1 Nov 2013 89,237 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

boot lid hard to open

Pass 6 Nov 2012 86,929 miles

tailgate release handle sticking

Fail 6 Nov 2012 86,929 miles

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

tailgate release handle sticking

Pass 8 Nov 2011 82,357 miles

cuts in offside and nearside rear tyres inner sidewalls

Fail 4 Nov 2011 82,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

cuts in offside and nearside rear tyres inner sidewalls

Fail 11 Nov 2010 69,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine cover fitted

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 11 Nov 2010 69,419 miles

engine cover fitted

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 14 Nov 2009 57,416 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 45,009 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 31,909 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 NFO is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FJ54 NFO, 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 NFO is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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