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HF04 EOT

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

119,090 mi
Last recorded119,090 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 EOT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 119,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 114,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 114,333 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 108,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 102,737 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 97,025 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 97,022 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 93,431 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 86,075 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 86,075 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 78,248 miles

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Both sides tyres starting to crack over tread pattern

Pass 26 Jun 2015 76,623 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,917 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 75,116 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,190 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 72,553 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 66,402 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 66,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 59,955 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 59,888 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 52,998 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 48,328 miles

1. Osr tyre & Nsf tyres are low on tread

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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HF04 EOT is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 HF04 EOT, 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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HF04 EOT is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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