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WX54 EFJ

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,111 mi
Last recorded85,111 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 EFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2017 85,111 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake drums appear to be out of adjustment

Pass 30 Aug 2016 81,768 miles

Handbrake lever travels high

Fail 26 Aug 2016 81,729 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)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Handbrake lever travels high

Pass 27 Aug 2015 77,096 miles

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

parking brake lever travels high

Fail 27 Aug 2015 77,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake lever travels high

Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Sep 2013 67,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 67,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r tyre pershing

Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,599 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

airbag light on

Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,634 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,147 miles

front brake disks slightly worn

handbrake travels high

Fail 9 Aug 2010 47,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disks slightly worn

handbrake travels high

Fail 3 Sep 2009 37,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,470 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,733 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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WX54 EFJ 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 62.5%.

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 WX54 EFJ, 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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WX54 EFJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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