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YJ04 MEY

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,490 mi
Last recorded100,490 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 MEY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 100,490 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 99,078 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 99,047 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 96,340 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 96,305 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front inner wing brake pipe under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 94,439 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread but no cords visible

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 94,430 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread but no cords visible

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 90,765 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 90,761 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 84,159 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 75,371 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 75,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 65,023 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,845 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,890 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 39,084 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 33,009 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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YJ04 MEY is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YJ04 MEY, 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 MEY is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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