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FX54 EJL

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,749 mi
Last recorded95,749 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 EJL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 95,749 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,156 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 86,156 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2013 78,646 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 14 Sep 2012 70,256 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

small cut in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2012 70,256 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

small cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2011 61,956 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 54,493 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,109 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2007 27,349 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FX54 EJL is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FX54 EJL, 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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What year was FX54 EJL registered?

FX54 EJL is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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