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BF05 HGL

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,883 mi
Last recorded111,883 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 HGL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2024 111,883 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine running very poorly during fast idle test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened [should not be repaired] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & end cap etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mounting fully separated (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 101,702 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the flex part (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wipers starting to smear

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on the edge almost at the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 95,129 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coolant leak Radiator leaking ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear items in the back could not test rear seat belts

Fail 16 Feb 2022 95,011 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coolant leak Radiator leaking ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear items in the back could not test rear seat belts

Pass 10 Feb 2021 88,062 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 78,901 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 69,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 60,070 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 51,054 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 51,052 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 42,298 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 42,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on the inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 32,354 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 23,512 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 15,136 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 9,650 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 7,634 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 6,627 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 5,696 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 4,559 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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BF05 HGL is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,423 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 BF05 HGL, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF05 HGL is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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