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YJ54 FPT

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,596 mi
Last recorded56,596 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 FPT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 56,596 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 48,892 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 41,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 41,637 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 40,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 38,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 38,560 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 36,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 33,830 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 33,785 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure strut top deteriorated (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 31,961 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 31,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 30,423 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 29,375 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 29,375 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 27,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 27,866 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 26,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 22,375 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 16,284 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 8,768 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 7,680 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 6,463 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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YJ54 FPT is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FPT, 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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What year was YJ54 FPT registered?

YJ54 FPT is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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