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PJ53 TXR

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 159cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,211 mi
Last recorded92,211 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 TXR
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine159cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 92,211 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 92,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure bolts loose (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 88,335 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 88,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 88,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jan 2015 80,299 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,299 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 72,666 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 72,666 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 64,141 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,141 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 55,788 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,972 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,061 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 42,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 33,031 miles

exhaust getting corroded

nearside rear tyre right on legal limit

offside rear tyre getting low

offside wiper blade end split but effective

some play front and rear drop links

Pass 30 Jan 2008 25,087 miles

both c.v boots getting perished

both rear tyres scrubbing outer edges and getting low

rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2008 25,072 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)

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

both c.v boots getting perished

both rear tyres scrubbing outer edges and getting low

rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2007 16,525 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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PJ53 TXR is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 159cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PJ53 TXR, 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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PJ53 TXR is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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