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LJ54 BYF

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,141 mi
Last recorded151,141 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 BYF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 151,141 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f inner surface partly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/sr outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 143,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f inner surfaces partly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 135,649 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer edge

Fail 13 Feb 2017 135,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre outer edge

Pass 29 Feb 2016 128,733 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 121,245 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 113,519 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 113,519 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 100,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 100,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 88,156 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 88,156 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 76,668 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,242 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 61,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 47,966 miles

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

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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LJ54 BYF is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LJ54 BYF, 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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LJ54 BYF is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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