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EJ05 JLU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,272 mi
Last recorded81,272 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 JLU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 81,272 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,241 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,731 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear brake imbalance quite high at 32%

small crack in front number plate around fixing

Pass 22 Apr 2014 66,959 miles

both front top shock mounts cracking slighty

front number plate cracked slighty around fixing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,282 miles

front number plate cracked around fixing

Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,676 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

boot handle stiff and stickes some time

both front brakes binding slighty

Fail 6 Apr 2011 46,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

boot handle stiff and stickes some time

both front brakes binding slighty

Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,676 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 29,894 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 29,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,364 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 JLU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JLU, 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 JLU registered?

EJ05 JLU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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