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YJ54 FFX

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,708 mi
Last recorded97,708 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 FFX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 97,708 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 93,891 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 89,025 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 77,989 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 72,998 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 72,998 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 64,825 miles

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)

front brake discs look slightly worn and corroded.

front tyres worn to around 2-3mm, 195-55-r16.

nearside rear tyre worn to 3-4mm and is punctured.

offside rear tyre deteriorated due to age, advise changing immediately.

Fail 24 May 2013 64,719 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

front brake discs look slightly worn and corroded.

front tyres worn to around 2-3mm, 195-55-r16.

nearside rear tyre worn to 3-4mm and is punctured.

offside rear tyre deteriorated due to age, advise changing immediately.

Pass 23 May 2012 58,868 miles

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)

osr tyre cracking no cords or ply visible

Fail 16 May 2012 58,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 24 May 2011 51,829 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 51,778 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 43,910 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 43,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 36,462 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,391 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,112 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 24,112 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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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YJ54 FFX is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YJ54 FFX, 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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YJ54 FFX is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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