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LJ54 TUW

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,211 mi
Last recorded94,211 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 TUW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2020 94,211 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight faded cover

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight faded cover

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 79,424 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 69,736 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 69,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 60,181 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 56,484 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 50,980 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 43,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

both outer cv boots slightly perished.

Fail 12 Dec 2013 43,678 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

both outer cv boots slightly perished.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 35,580 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,055 miles

Font discs wearing thin

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 24,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 24,762 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 21,109 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 11 Dec 2009 21,109 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,970 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 12,967 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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LJ54 TUW is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TUW, 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 TUW is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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