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GN04 BHP

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,673 mi
Last recorded96,673 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 BHP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 96,673 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 86,482 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 75,082 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 75,081 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 61,324 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 61,316 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side Lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side Lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer C V Gaiter Perishing

Offside Front Outer C V Gaiter Perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2021 60,915 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 60,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2020 59,481 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 53,622 miles

Both side front tyre cracked in tread depth

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

Near side rear tyre cracked in tread depth

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 50,866 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 49,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear + both front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside drive shaft / gearbox oil seal leaking

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 49,417 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear + both front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside drive shaft / gearbox oil seal leaking

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,058 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 48,058 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,627 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,595 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,376 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,938 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 30,938 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,716 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,124 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,819 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,225 miles

Corrosion to O/S front sill.

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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GN04 BHP is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GN04 BHP, 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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GN04 BHP is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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