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PJ53 TXW

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 159cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,029 mi
Last recorded90,029 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 TXW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine159cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 90,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 90,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 80,695 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 19 Jan 2017 80,686 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 76,360 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 76,327 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

both front position lamps dim

child seat fitted nearside rear unable to checkseatbelt thoroughly

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2015 72,094 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 72,071 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2014 67,142 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted

front reg'plate damaged

front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s and o/s front brake pipes corroding at inner wing grommets

o/s front suspension arm rear bush splitting

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2014 67,142 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted

front reg'plate damaged

front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s and o/s front brake pipes corroding at inner wing grommets

o/s front suspension arm rear bush splitting

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated to outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2012 52,025 miles

front discs worn

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2011 47,975 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,800 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 37,104 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 37,104 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,733 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 24,023 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 TXW is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 159cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXW, 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 TXW is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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