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YU04 XRF

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,886 mi
Last recorded127,886 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 XRF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2019 127,886 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Dangerous to drive !!! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 117,471 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Two (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Tail gate handle stiff to return

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 117,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Two (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Tail gate handle stiff to return

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 109,111 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Two bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Off side and near side (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Tail gate handle stiff to close

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 108,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wing and bumper, and part of bumper missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Central Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Two (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Off side and near side (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Tail gate handle stiff to close

Windscreen damaged and not materially affecting the drivers view

Pass 17 Feb 2016 97,109 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Two child's seats fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 96,946 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake excessively fluctuating Off side and near side (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing not checked = brake binding

Rear Two child's seats fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 85,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 72,097 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tail gate handle stiff

Pass 20 Feb 2013 61,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust rusty

off side and near side wiper blade deterioated

off side rear brake sticks slightly

windscreen chipedoutside wiper arc

Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,785 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,079 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 38,079 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,876 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 37,876 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,568 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 34,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,372 miles

offside & nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,400 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes out of balance

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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YU04 XRF is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YU04 XRF, 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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YU04 XRF is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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