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GX54 BMU

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,664 mi
Last recorded162,664 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 BMU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 162,664 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 162,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 158,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 139,630 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate has water ingress (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 139,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear from centre broken off (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 124,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 124,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 115,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Fail 3 Sep 2013 115,840 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2012 104,503 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 104,503 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 25 Aug 2011 96,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 82,332 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 68,073 miles

n/s wiper blade smears slightly

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Sep 2008 52,663 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 52,663 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,524 miles

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

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

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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GX54 BMU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel 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 GX54 BMU, 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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GX54 BMU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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