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EJ05 FGZ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,156 mi
Last recorded94,156 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 94,156 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 85,785 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,383 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall cracking.

Pass 30 Jul 2017 76,413 miles

Front both front cv boots perished

Pass 1 Aug 2016 76,115 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 76,115 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (4.1.E.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing both fronts (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 74,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2014 74,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 May 2013 61,390 miles

Both front outer c.v boots slightly deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder

Fail 21 May 2013 61,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front outer c.v boots slightly deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder

Pass 16 May 2012 55,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 May 2011 42,553 miles

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

front tyres starting to crack

nail o/s/front tyre

Pass 23 May 2011 42,553 miles

front tyres starting to crack

nail o/s/front tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2009 37,086 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 29,269 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 FGZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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