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EJ05 FHX

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,918 mi
Last recorded80,918 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 80,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 77,000 miles

Under seal

Pass 12 Oct 2023 74,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 74,077 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 71,194 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 71,194 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 68,919 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 68,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 66,720 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 66,720 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,094 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 63,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,030 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,551 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 52,955 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge close to limit

Fail 25 Apr 2016 52,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge close to limit

Pass 22 Apr 2015 49,057 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 45,508 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 45,508 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 41,344 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,720 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Apr 2012 36,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,258 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,731 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 15,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,012 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 FHX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FHX, 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 FHX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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