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HF04 LFT

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,560 mi
Last recorded103,560 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 103,560 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 103,151 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 100,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

excessive handbrake travel

front number plate deteriorated

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 12 Feb 2015 100,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

excessive handbrake travel

front number plate deteriorated

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 2 Dec 2013 92,897 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 92,897 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 85,752 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 85,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

corrosion to both front brake pipes under bonnet

nearside front shock damp

nearside rear tyre wall deteriorated

offside front door trim insicure

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight play in both rear antiroll bar d bushes

travel on footbrake

Pass 2 Dec 2011 78,529 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 78,528 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 70,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Nov 2009 61,437 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 50,906 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,160 miles

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

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 LFT is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LFT, 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 LFT is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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