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EJ55 ZCU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,702 mi
Last recorded78,702 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 ZCU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 78,702 miles

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

Offside indicator warning in op

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

bonded suspension deteriorating

flexys deteriorating

h lights just in pattern

Fail 27 Jul 2018 78,702 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside indicator warning in op

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

bonded suspension deteriorating

flexys deteriorating

h lights just in pattern

Pass 31 Jul 2017 70,111 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 70,111 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 60,070 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 60,070 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,282 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 41,503 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear tyres have differant profile to front

Fail 9 Jul 2013 33,411 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 22,768 miles

exhaust poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2012 22,768 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,129 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2010 14,586 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 11,027 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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EJ55 ZCU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ55 ZCU, 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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EJ55 ZCU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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