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EF54 ECJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,815 mi
Last recorded62,815 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 ECJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 62,815 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 56,817 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 49,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front outer seal corroded but not structural

Pass 12 May 2023 42,289 miles

Nearside Rear Body Damage

Offside Rear Outer seal / wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 May 2022 36,392 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 33,085 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 30,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 30,400 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

corrosion to os outer sill

Pass 11 May 2018 29,326 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 28,133 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 26,830 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 25,428 miles

osf nsf tyres worn on edges

osr nsr tyres perished

Pass 12 May 2014 24,130 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 22,872 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge{tracking}

Pass 4 May 2012 21,181 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 18,933 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 16,939 miles

Nearside Front 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 headlamp on minimum setting

Pass 14 May 2009 14,463 miles

offside headlamp alignment on minimum

offside washer jets poor alignment

Pass 16 May 2008 11,407 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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EF54 ECJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF54 ECJ, 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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EF54 ECJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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