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HF04 FFR

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,071 mi
Last recorded101,071 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 101,071 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 101,007 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,266 miles

both front tyres low on edges

exhaust system corrode

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 88,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres low on edges

exhaust system corrode

Pass 21 Mar 2014 82,380 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 82,374 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,609 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system very rusty

oil leaks

oil level low

Fail 2 Jul 2013 78,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system very rusty

oil leaks

oil level low

Pass 9 Jul 2012 72,162 miles

Airbag lamp illuminated

Centre to rear exhaust joint has slight corosion

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 72,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Airbag lamp illuminated

Centre to rear exhaust joint has slight corosion

Front brake discs are heavily worn

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,909 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2011 59,909 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,488 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 26 Feb 2009 53,059 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber starting to split

Pass 22 Feb 2008 47,035 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn void of tread on inner edge

power steering reservoir damp with fluid

Fail 22 Feb 2008 47,035 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn void of tread on inner edge

power steering reservoir damp with fluid

Pass 13 Feb 2007 34,533 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 34,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 FFR is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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