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EJ05 LXD

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,722 mi
Last recorded93,722 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 93,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 93,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 86,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Unable to check front subframe as a thick layer of underseal has been applied

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 8 Nov 2018 86,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Unable to check front subframe as a thick layer of underseal has been applied

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,033 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer wall

Offside Rear tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 2 Nov 2016 79,820 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 75,516 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 72,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2014 72,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,648 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,313 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,370 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 54,370 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 47,797 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,209 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,127 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer

Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,622 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 LXD is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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