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EJ05 LWR

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,140 mi
Last recorded55,140 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2019 55,140 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 52,863 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres have worn inner edges. soon will show cords

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2018 52,863 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres have worn inner edges. soon will show cords

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,880 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 48,381 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 46,259 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 46,193 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 42,435 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/front tyre has slight wear to inner edge

o/s/front tyre has a worn inner edge

Pass 8 May 2013 38,527 miles

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

o/s/front tyre has slight wear to inner edge

Pass 9 May 2012 34,981 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,648 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 31,647 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 28,229 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,339 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,988 miles

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

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

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 LWR is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red 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 LWR, 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 LWR is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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