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HF04 FJN

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,358 mi
Last recorded63,358 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 FJN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 63,358 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 63,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 60,364 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 57,235 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 53,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 50,404 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 46,377 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2019 37,261 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 31,028 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 31,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 26,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 26,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,885 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 25,454 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 24,997 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,451 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 24,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 23,663 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 23,663 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 22,421 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 20,302 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 17,620 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 13,278 miles

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 FJN is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 FJN, 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 HF04 FJN registered?

HF04 FJN is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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