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EJ05 ESU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,107 mi
Last recorded28,107 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 ESU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 28,107 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 26,009 miles

Bonnet secondary catch was seized, but has been freed by tester as it is a safety item.

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

Nearside outer constant velocity gater inner clip is loose resulting in a light weep of grease.

O/S gearbox oil seal leaking slightly and coating gearbox casing.

O/S outer constant velocity joint gater inner clip weeping out grease.

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

Road tar has covered most surfaces on the N/S front hub arrangement.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,009 miles

Bonnet secondary catch was seized, but has been freed by tester as it is a safety item.

Nearside outer constant velocity gater inner clip is loose resulting in a light weep of grease.

O/S gearbox oil seal leaking slightly and coating gearbox casing.

O/S outer constant velocity joint gater inner clip weeping out grease.

Road tar has covered most surfaces on the N/S front hub arrangement.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 24,272 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 22,668 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 22,668 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 20,700 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,870 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 19,870 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,192 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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EJ05 ESU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ05 ESU, 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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EJ05 ESU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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