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LJ04 SVX

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,282 mi
Last recorded68,282 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 SVX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 195/55-15. ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tire perishing in treads and on sidewalls, 195/55-15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 68,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.99mm, 195/55-15. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 195/55-15. ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tire perishing in treads and on sidewalls, 195/55-15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 64,277 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section join, clamp? (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 58,365 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 58,360 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down Pipe Broken. (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced X 2 (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x 2 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As Marked. (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump drive system defective Belt Loose. (2.3.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 58,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Due to being excessively perished. (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking Power steering reservoir squirting fluid out - suspect due to defective pump. (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed (195 55 15). (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs pitted.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inside edge.

Offside Front Headlight deteriorated.

Offside Rear brake pipe slight corroded.

Power steering pipe to rack damp.

Power steering pump noisy.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,830 miles

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

Front tyres worn bald on inner edge, raised tread pattern

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

NSR Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 50,700 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,853 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,308 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 42,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 12,618 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,303 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,712 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,529 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 27,529 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,161 miles

n/s/f outer tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2007 16,802 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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LJ04 SVX is a 2004 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 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 LJ04 SVX, 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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LJ04 SVX is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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