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FJ54 TCX

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,572 mi
Last recorded42,572 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 TCX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 42,572 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 42,550 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))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 41,089 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 41,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55r15 85v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55r15 85v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 39,837 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 38,746 miles

Rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2016 37,572 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 37,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,281 miles

Front tyres have uneven wear on inner edges but not showing cords

Nearside Rear nail in centre of tyre

Rear tyres perished & cracked between the tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,042 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre is out of shape

o/s/r tyre is out of shape

Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,820 miles

damage to o/s mirror unit.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 27,820 miles

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

damage to o/s mirror unit.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 23,730 miles

o/s mirror body damaged.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,777 miles

offside door mirror damaged but not affecting view to rear at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,295 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 TCX is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TCX, 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 TCX is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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