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EJ55 ZDG

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,472 mi
Last recorded68,472 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 68,472 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 59,914 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 47,110 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 35,212 miles

front outer c/v boots weeping

rear tyres worn cracked and perished

Pass 8 Sep 2021 25,049 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 21,933 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 21,669 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 21,655 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 21,462 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 21,292 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 21,055 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 21,055 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 20,452 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 19,593 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 18,605 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 17,858 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 15,780 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 12,826 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 ZDG is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EJ55 ZDG, 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 EJ55 ZDG registered?

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

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The MOT history for EJ55 ZDG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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