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EG05 LMJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

63,048 mi
Last recorded63,048 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 LMJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 63,048 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central clamp defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 48,448 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 44,146 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 39,394 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 33,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread deteriorating/ageing

Offside Rear tyre tread deteriorating/ageing

Pass 17 Oct 2016 29,644 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2015 22,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres deteriorated

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2014 17,981 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 17,968 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 17,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

**** tyres ; both front cracking full circumference inner & outer tread , unsure of depth , recommend replace ****

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brakes ; front discs , surface corrosion , recommend clean off

brakes ; imbalance on front

brakes ; imbalance on parking brake

brakes ; parking brake requires adjustment

covers & mouldings fitted ,restricted views

suspension ; recommend shock absorbers fitted as a pair to ensure even damping & ride

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

wheels ; n/s/f & n/s/r slightly distorted inner rims

Pass 18 Aug 2011 17,911 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 87,139 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,208 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 16,765 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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EG05 LMJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EG05 LMJ, 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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EG05 LMJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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