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HX04 MME

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,228 mi
Last recorded96,228 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 MME
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 96,228 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Underside of vehicle generally corroded rear suspension

Pass 4 Aug 2025 92,914 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from PAS rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 89,424 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 89,422 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively from PAS Pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate inscription illegible front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 85,923 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced play to rear roll bar mount bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 82,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 82,957 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing centre lock catch (7.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 78,650 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 78,649 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 75,031 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 75,029 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play OS & NS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,971 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 67,970 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT AND NSR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 58,599 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 58,595 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,903 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN VERY LOW

NAIL IN NSR TYRE

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM PAS RACK

Pass 8 Aug 2016 40,262 miles

LEAK FROM PAS RACK NS

NSR TYRE WORN VERY LOW

Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,616 miles

POSSIBLE OIL LEAK FROM PAS RACK

Pass 13 Aug 2014 31,374 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 31,374 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Mar 2013 26,837 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 26,837 miles

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

n/s front tyre is wearing on the inner and the outer edges

Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,246 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,581 miles

n/s rear tyre ON 1.6mm limit

o/s rear tyre low on tread

Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,200 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 13,343 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 10,838 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 8,478 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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HX04 MME is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HX04 MME, 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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HX04 MME is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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