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EF54 ECN

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,247 mi
Last recorded95,247 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 95,247 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 93,467 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded but not excessive

Pass 22 Jul 2022 92,974 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))

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

exhaust deteriorated but not excessive

Fail 18 Jul 2022 92,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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))

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

exhaust deteriorated but not excessive

Pass 19 Jul 2021 89,627 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 87,844 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 86,040 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2018 82,801 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rubber mounting broken (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 82,745 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth Split (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rubber mounting broken (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 79,033 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 79,033 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking High pressure hose (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 73,202 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,086 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 65,513 miles

both headlamps hazed

both rear tyres starting to perish and close to legal limit

Pass 19 Dec 2013 59,207 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 52,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 46,533 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 40,508 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 40,508 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,965 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 33,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,143 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 19,304 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 ECN is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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