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LG51 FJF

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,685 mi
Last recorded101,685 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 FJF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 101,685 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 101,593 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 99,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 May 2018 98,971 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 May 2017 96,340 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2017 96,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 93,625 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 89,431 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bonnet hindges are very stiff

exhaust is very rusty and damaged at front section

f/n/s tyre has a nail in the tread which is unrepairable

front discs are badly worn and pads appear 70 % worn

oil leak noted from gearbox area,

rear anti roll bar inner bushes are worn

rear metal brake pipes (feed pipes) are very rusty

Fail 12 May 2015 89,398 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

bonnet hindges are very stiff

exhaust is very rusty and damaged at front section

f/n/s tyre has a nail in the tread which is unrepairable

front discs are badly worn and pads appear 70 % worn

oil leak noted from gearbox area,

p/s belt is badly perished

rear anti roll bar inner bushes are worn

rear metal brake pipes (feed pipes) are very rusty

Pass 13 May 2014 83,833 miles

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

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

c/o slow to drop

exhaust rusty

n/s wiper poor

oil leak from gearbox area

power steering pipe weeping

r/n/s low on tread 3mm and perished

rear metal brake pipes rusty

washers poor

Fail 12 May 2014 83,822 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

c/o slow to drop

exhaust rusty

n/s wiper poor

oil leak from gearbox area

power steering pipe weeping

r/n/s low on tread 3mm and perished

rear metal brake pipes rusty

washers poor

Pass 16 May 2013 77,034 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

f/n/s shock leaking

f/o/s tyre low on tread ,perished and badly worn at inner edge

f/o/s tyre low on tread perished and badly worn at inner edge

metal brake pipes rusty in places

o/s c/v joint possible noisey

r/n/s tyre perished and poor

radiator weeping coolant

Fail 16 May 2013 77,034 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust rusty

f/n/s shock leaking

metal brake pipes rusty in places

o/s c/v joint possible noisey

r/n/s tyre perished and poor

radiator weeping coolant

Pass 21 Dec 2011 67,767 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 60,132 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 53,394 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 46,491 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 40,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 34,854 miles

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 9 Jan 2006 29,964 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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LG51 FJF is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 62,357 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 LG51 FJF, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LG51 FJF is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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