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EG05 LMX

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,629 mi
Last recorded67,629 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 LMX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 67,629 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 67,628 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 67,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn below service limit, (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering belt perished and cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2023 66,425 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (o/s/r) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 65,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 63,831 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 62,773 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

both front cv gaiters perished.

Pass 27 Sep 2019 61,782 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 59,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front outer cv joint gaiters cracking/perished

rust on off side rear wheel arch

Pass 21 Sep 2017 57,150 miles

Nearside rear tyre out of shape /worn low /advise renew

Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,958 miles

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit ok at test

offside rear tyre out of shape ok at test

offside rear tyre split inner sidewall ok at test

Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,783 miles

nearside front tyre worn to limit on edges

Fail 22 Sep 2015 49,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn to limit on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,036 miles

both outer cv boots cracking

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,099 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,087 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,814 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 27,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 19,725 miles

front tyres side walls split/damaged , ply not exposed ,advise renew

Pass 30 Sep 2009 12,439 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 12,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 7,137 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 6,655 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 LMX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LMX, 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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What year was EG05 LMX registered?

EG05 LMX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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