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FN04 EFE

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,933 mi
Last recorded113,933 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 EFE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 113,933 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 113,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 107,879 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 5 Nov 2012 107,834 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 2 Nov 2011 96,171 miles

airbag light on

Pass 6 Oct 2010 84,091 miles

hand brake travel high

off side rear tyre worn low

Fail 5 Oct 2010 84,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

hand brake travel high

off side rear tyre worn low

Pass 5 Oct 2009 72,399 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 72,397 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 61,615 miles

front brake pads worn low

off side front tyre worn very low on inside edge

Pass 26 Sep 2007 49,487 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres very close to limit n/s/f and o/s/r tyres getting close to limit very slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 26 Mar 2007 40,812 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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FN04 EFE is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN04 EFE, 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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FN04 EFE is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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