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YJ04 EFY

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,673 mi
Last recorded87,673 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 EFY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2015 87,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 83,540 miles

all tyres underinflated

both headlights poor output

brake fluid change

front brake discs condition

power steering pipe moist

rear suspension crossmember corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2014 83,520 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all tyres underinflated

both headlights poor output

brake fluid change

front brake discs condition

power steering pipe moist

rear suspension crossmember corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 76,119 miles

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

near side front tyre scrubbing to inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,871 miles

slight uneven readings on both front brakes.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 62,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

slight uneven readings on both front brakes.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 53,498 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 53,498 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,308 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 53,308 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,879 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,205 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,184 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 25,184 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade deteriated

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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YJ04 EFY is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YJ04 EFY, 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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YJ04 EFY is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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