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EJ54 TUH

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,287 mi
Last recorded95,287 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 TUH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 95,287 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front sill damaged/holed but not in a prescribed area and not affecting braking or steering

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 87,197 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d.bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d.bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer sill damaged

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 87,197 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d.bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d.bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer sill damaged

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 79,999 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2015 79,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-55-15 (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2014 72,800 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2014 72,800 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres worn inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,078 miles

large piece of metal in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f sill damaged

oil level was very low

Pass 31 Oct 2012 59,660 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 59,372 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 50,751 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,751 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 42,381 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,381 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 32,534 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,049 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 28,040 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EJ54 TUH is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EJ54 TUH, 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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EJ54 TUH is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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