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LJ54 WGK

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,334 mi
Last recorded97,334 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 WGK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 97,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

car in muddy condition

Fail 30 Oct 2017 97,317 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 v (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

car in muddy condition

Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,628 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 88,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 78,372 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 78,371 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,384 miles

engine oil level was low-have topped up

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,194 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight imbalance to rear brakes

Fail 27 Aug 2013 68,194 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake low performance

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2013 68,181 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 68,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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 8 Mar 2012 61,251 miles

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

nearside front outer driveshaft gaitor deteriorating

Fail 2 Mar 2012 61,251 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

nearside front outer driveshaft gaitor deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2011 54,467 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,168 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 46,168 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,429 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,142 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 WGK is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WGK, 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 WGK is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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