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EJ05 FGF

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,202 mi
Last recorded68,202 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 FGF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,202 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 67,902 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 65,642 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,201 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 45,331 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,123 miles

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

brake front just meeting minimum balance,dics corrded

Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,669 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 38,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Outer Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,855 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 27,308 miles

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

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)

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

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)

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 FGF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EJ05 FGF, 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 EJ05 FGF registered?

EJ05 FGF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is EJ05 FGF safe to buy?

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